Our client is a decorative and exterior paint manufacturer in Ireland, and are looking for a Chemist to join their team in the Research and Development laboratory to fully support the manufacturing department in product testing, process monitoring, formulation, and problem investigation.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and test new coatings. 
• Have a thorough grasp of relevant coating testing techniques and standards. 
• Investigate and work to optimise existing paint formulations for cost and quality. 
• Communicate with raw material suppliers and fully understand the impact of raw material costs on profitability. 
• Store and maintain records of work undertaken. 
• Remain up to date with technological advancements, particularly those which can speed up processes, improve reliability or impact products from a regulatory or quality standpoint. 
• Maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with established specifications and assure that records of external calibration are updated accordingly. 
• Adherence to all quality standards. 
• Ad-hoc duties as requested in line with experience and competence. 

Qualifications and Experience:  

• Graduate level qualification in any of the following: Science, Chemistry, Colour Chemistry, Materials Science/Technology, or other related qualification. 
• Relevant experience in a coatings’ laboratory is preferred. 
• Knowledge of paint/coatings/ink formulation preferable. 
• Good colour vision. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to work effectively with colleagues and to explain complex techniques to production and other labs. 
• Experience in providing presentations, writing technical reports, and demonstrating coating techniques. 

A salary up to €40,500 dependent on experience.

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