Development Technician

CK Group are recruiting for a Development Technician, on behalf of a leading multinational producer of household plastic products, on a fixed term contract basis of 3 months.

This is a full time position, 35.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm, Friday: 9am - 3pm, based at their site in Cramlington.

Salary:

Approximately £28,000 per annum (pro-rata for a 3 month contract).

Your main duties will be:

• Responsible for managing the Accelerated Weathering Programme.
• Ensuring all weathering machines are maintained in good working order.
• Developing and promoting ideas to improve the Programme and Equipment setup.
• Interpreting test results for product construction and modification.
• Completing and reporting Laboratory work and running plant trials.

Candidate requirements - skills and experience:

• Degree/diploma in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field.
• At least 2 years' experience of working in a polymer laboratory.
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car. Please quote job reference 135 587 in all correspondence.

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