Chemist

CK Group are recruiting for a Chemist, to join a multinational manufacturer of coatings and sealant at their site located in Shildon, County Durham, on a 3-month contract initially, however this is likely to extend further. This role is fully site based in Shildon.

Salary: £16.40 per hour PAYE.

• Participate in development of new products.
• Provide advice and recommendations to other departments and customers to assist in solving potential problems and queries.
• Engineer/modify existing products to meet customer requirements
• Make decisions regarding adjustment and release of production batches, raw material selection and substitution and modification of internal product specifications
• Meet with suppliers to discuss new materials or problems with existing materials.
• Support quality department in resolution of customer complaints.

• Hold a relevant, scientific degreeor have equivalent working experience.
• Scientific knowledge, particularly in chemistry.
• Ability to formulate coatings/sealants preferred
• Excellent problem solving skills and communication.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note:

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check