Polymer Technologist

CK Group are recruiting for a Polymer Technologist on behalf of a leading multinational producer of household plastic products at their site in Cramlington on a permanent basis, offering a salary upto £40,000 per annum. The company offer excellent opportunities for personal development and career progression, as well as structured training.
The Role:
To contribute to the development of new products and provide technical support to customers.
It is desirable for the candidate to have an understanding of polymers, resins and surface coating/decorating technologies (printing, priming, embossing etc.)
Responsibilities of a successful candidate:

• Evolution of existing products and processes
• Provide technical support and assistance for internal customers, external customers and suppliers
• Management of product evaluation and testing as agreed with departmental manager.
• Manage and control formulation changes in response to product and process requirements.
• Ensure products comply with current regulations and quality requirements, through establishing control specifications and testing procedures.
• Provide technical support and expertise for customers. Understand their manufacturing processes as well and legislative requirements.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree (BSc, MSc, PhD etc.) in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Science is essential.
• Previous industrial or post-graduation experience within polymer industry

Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 56689 in all correspondence.