Technical Manager

Location: Puckeridge

CK Group are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager, to join a materials and polymers manufacturing company, at their site based in Ware. Your normal working day will be from 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri.

The Company:
Our client develops and manufactures high performance polymers, for use in various applications.

Location:
This role is located near Hertford, easily commutable from North London, Hoddesdon, Harlow, Stevenage and surrounding areas.

The Role:
Your main duties will be:

• Supervise and control QC database
• Instructing laboratory personnel to perform QC Testing / R&D work.
• Leading R&D functions and new product developments.
• Handling complaint investigation and reporting.
• Participating in meetings with customers and/or potential customers to progress R&D collaborations, complaint investigation, etc.
• Have overall responsibility for the technical file within the Quality Management Systems (QMS) (ISO 13485, Medical Device Directive/Regulations)

Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• PhD Degree level qualification in Chemistry
• Previous experience within polymer industry, especially photopolymer chemistry preferable.
• Previous Environmental / QMS experience desirable
• Sound Knowledge of chemical H&S, ideally supported with formal qualification.
• Understanding/experience with Quality Management System requirements within a highly regulated industry.

Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence.

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