R&D Chemist

  • Salary: £0 - £12.60 per hour
  • REF Number: v-119657-4
  • Consultant: Tehmina Sepai
  • Contact: 01246 457700
  • Date Published: 20.02.2025
  • Industry: Chemical
  • Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
  • Functional Expertise: Research & Development

CK Group are recruiting for a R&D Chemist, to join a Chemical company at their site in Wigan, on a permanent basis. The hours required are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm, with a rate of £12.60 per hour.

In this role you would be developing new products on a lab scale.

 

The Company:

Our client is a world leading manufacturer of polymers and specialist synthetic resins.

 

Location:

This role is located at our client's site in Standish, near Wigan.

 

R&D Chemist Role:

Your main duties will include:

  • Experimental R&D work according to a manual.
  • Laboratory sample preparation.
  • Testing and evaluation of raw materials and products.
  • Equipment calibration.
  • Report generation and ensuring all work is recorded.
 

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

  • Chemistry diploma or degree (HNC/BTEC, at least level 4 equivalent, or degree).
  • Experience working in a busy laboratory.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
 

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 119 657 in all correspondence.

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