Development Chemist

Talentmark are recruiting for a Junior Development Chemist to join a manufacturer of materials for the printing and packaging industry based in Cheshire, on a full time, permanent basis. The company offers a salary of up to £27,000pa and a Monday-Thursday working week. Please note that the ability to drive with own transport is essential due to the location of the site. As a Junior Development Chemist, the main purpose of your role is to work alongside a group of experienced chemists in the research, development, industrialisation and commercialization of our unique range of products.   Responsibilities of the Junior Development Chemist: Development of new coating formulations utilising the company’s patent protected technology Develop a high-level understanding of individual raw materials and their interactions Formulate aqueous, solvent based or UV-flexo coatings and evaluate performance  Assist with quality control procedures and testing Work closely with the technical services and commercial teams and support as requiredYour background: A degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Material Science, or related subject. Some formulation or laboratory experience (industrial placement, graduate role, or similar). Excellent verbal and written communication skills Confident working in a lab environmentIt is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence