Senior Product Development Scientist

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.

* 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.

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