Location
Grays, Essex | United Kingdom
Job description
A leading chemicals business based in Grays, Essex is recruiting a Formulation Chemist to join its team on a permanent basis. As their Formulation Chemist, you will play an important role in their Technical Services team leading highly complex projects and formulating sustainable & bespoke fuel blends.
Formulation Chemist responsibilities
- Managing multiple projects from start-to-finish.
- Define formulation of a wide range of fuel blends fully independently and consistently, using a combination of blend formulation models and empirical blending.
- The independent troubleshooting of arising problems during any step of a project, e.g., production, logistics or commercial related.
- Identify new applications for fuel products using input from customers or marketing.
- Identifying and implementing best new practise processes in coordination with the Technical Services Manager.
- Assist in raw material blend component specification, sourcing, testing and approval.
- Participation in customer meetings or conferences and providing pre- and post-sales technical support.
Formulation Chemist requirements
- You will hold a BSc level qualification in Chemistry or closely related.
- Previous working experience in a fast-paced industrial laboratory – with a familiarity of standard fuel test methods).
- Technical project experience.
- Strong technical knowledge, project skills, communication, and leadership skills
- Imagination and creative approach to problem solving.
- Enthusiasm, communicate with other members of staff positively.
- Ability to think laterally, flexibly, and effectively under pressure.
£30-£35k + excellent company benefits
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