Development Chemist

CK Group are recruiting for a Development Chemist, to join the R&D department of a global chemical manufacturing company, specialising in formulating new and existing household products at their facilities located near Durham, on a permanent basis.

The Company:

Our client is a leading chemical manufacture, specialising in developing and producing household and laundry care products and exports them globally.

Salary:

£35,000 per annum basic salary, may vary depending on experience.

Location:

This Development Chemist position is located near Durham, UK.

Development Chemist Role:

As a Development Chemist in the research and development department of this chemical manufacturing company, you will be responsible for:

• Formulating new and existing products for the organisations household care division.
• Assisting in management of projects and delivering within agreed timelines.
• Ascertain whether formulated products are tested, analytical methods are created, scale-up correctly and perform necessary processing improvements.
• Transfer products from development into large scale production.

Your Background:

To be considered for this position, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Qualification in Chemistry or related subject.
• Experience working in an R&D environment within the FMCG, consumer goods, household and laundry care sectors.
• Ability to present clearly non-scientists.

Benefits:

• Pension – salary sacrifice option available. Company pay 9%, employee pays 6%.
• Death in Service – 6 x salary if have financial dependants, 4 x salary if no financial dependants.
• Discounted BUPA membership.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free Will Writing / discounted for partners.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 109 079 in all correspondence.