Chemist - Coatings - East Midlands

Our client is a highly successful UK based company leading the way for developing innovative processes for the production and commercialization of eco-friendly materials and fabrics.

To support the continued growth of the company, additional Chemists are required to join the Technical Team. They will have an in-depth knowledge of water based coatings for the development and production of new systems and processes.

Knowledge of elastomers and resin crosslinking systems such a polyurethane, silicones and acrylates will be advantageous.

• Design, formulate and development of new water based systems using a range of resin systems including polyurethanes, silicones and acrylates
• Transfer of water based systems into production and support full‑scale manufacture.
• Write specifications for production and quality control.
• Improve existing processes to reduce wastage and increase quality.
• Liaise with customers and participate in trials at customer sites.

• Experience in the development of water based coatings particular in the textiles, nonwoven, paper or leather industry.
• Knowledge of a range of crosslinking resin systems such as polyurethanes, silicones and acrylates would be advantageous.
• Elastomer experience would be of benefit.
• Able to manage projects and be an effective contributor to multidiscipline teams.
• Candidates must have commercial acumen, an innovative mindset and be able to work on many projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication skills with fluent written and spoken English is essential.

In return our client is offering a highly competitive salary and benefits package with opportunity for career and personal development. Assistance will be provided for relocation if required.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science based Industries.