Our client is a global leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing inks and allied products for the print and packaging industries. They are recruiting a Development Chemist to assist in new product development, scale up, commercialisation and optimisation of their portfolio speciality chemicals for the printing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out detailed laboratory design, testing and analysis of robust, new and amended product formulations.
• Oversee stability testing, product specifications and product launch readiness and provide technical support during production trials of new and amended products. 
• Undertake raw material evaluation and introduction of new chemistries and alternative suppliers with an awareness of regulatory compliance. 
• Test, implement and maintain our external product certifications.
• Collaborate with technology colleagues and within cross-functional teams, research industry initiatives and new technologies and materials.
• Maintain and enhance our ISO9001 protocols for research and development and service. 
• Support site and departmental Health and safety initiatives.

Criteria:

• Experience in formulation development in a chemical environment, preferably inks, paints or coatings.
• Good communication skills: written, verbal and delivery of technical presentations.
• Project management skills and commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of environmental certification (Ecolabels) processes is desirable.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques.
• Experience with emulsion, surfactant and corrosion inhibitor chemistries is desirable.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries.