Senior Product Development Scientist
Permanent role
Salary: up to £60,000 + benefits
Locations: Grimsby

This role is perfect for an established and well-seasoned Product Development Scientist who will be able to hit the ground running. This will be an exciting and varied role where you can really get stuck in and make a difference.

You will be involved in all aspects of product development, including planning and undertaking lab & pilot plant work, producing prototypes, and solving technical problems relating to the coatings and plastics segment.

This is a site-based role with occasional travel in the UK & abroad depending on project requirements.

As the Senior Product Development Scientist, you will also be responsible for:

• Mentoring and supporting junior scientists.
• Demonstrate and adhering to a safe working environment.
• Maintain lab and pilot plant equipment in line with site safety rules.
• Researching IP space during concept development stage of projects.
• Liaise with the Manager for next steps for progressing projects, as well as plan/perform lab and pilot plant work independently.
• Perform in process testing on prototypes.
• Perform COSHH and risk assessments.

To be considered for the role of Senior Product Development Scientist you will have:

• Degree in Chemistry or related subject.
• 5 - 10 Years experience of Product Development in an industrial manufacturing environment involving inorganic chemistry, especially for silica or alumina.
• Preferred experience in the chemistry and physics of particles in the coatings industry.
• Commercial awareness of the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environment as well as Chemical Hygiene Plan protocol.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday Plus Bank Holidays
• 18% Pension Contribution (12% Employer 6% Employee)
• Private Medical Insurance Plus option to add family
• Life Assurance (3x Annual Salary)
• Option to work 9 day fortnight

If you would like to find out more about this role, please click apply now!