Junior Formulation Chemist

Job title: Junior Formulation Chemist (permanent and full time)

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £24k - £26k p/annum plus benefits

Hours: Monday - Friday, days only

Reed Scientific are recruiting for a Junior Formulation Chemist to assist in the formulation and application testing on various products according to standard test methods. This is a great opportunity for a recent Chemistry graduate who has an interest in product formulation and testing. An interest in Polymer Chemistry would be a great advantage. You would be joining a friendly team who will support you on your journey to becoming a successful Formulation Chemist. 

Responsibilities in the role

• Assisting in developing and application testing new coatings formulations under the guidance of the Senior Chemist.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to meet customer requirements.
• Produce reports on projects and results from film properties testing.
• Covers for any staff holidays/sickness, including in quality control.
• Assist in general duties

Qualifications and desired personal attributes required

• Degree in Chemistry or a related Scientific discipline
• Has perseverance and is proactive
• Enjoys problem solving.
• Is methodical with a logical approach and good attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Has excellent communication skills, as will need to communicate written and verbally with customers
• Excellent team player

If you would like to be considered for this role, then please apply online now.