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Development Chemist 2 - Adhesives
IPS Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
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Development Chemist 2 - Adhesives

IPS Corporation -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

4 days ago

Qualifications

Report writing
Report generation
Stakeholder collaboration
Data analysis skills
Microsoft Office Suite
ISO 9001
Product development
Continuous improvement
Quality control
Technical writing
Kaizen
Computer skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Technical project management
Research & development
Project management experience
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Company:

IPS Adhesives is a global supplier of structural and surfacing adhesives, serving a diverse range of markets through three established brands:

Scigrip – Structural Adhesives
Integra – Surfacing Adhesives
Unika – Kitchen Products

Our success is built on solving customer challenges through talented people, industry-leading adhesive technologies, and innovative packaging and service solutions.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Technical Manager (Europe), the Development Chemist 2 plays a key role in advancing our product portfolio through the development of new adhesive technologies and the enhancement of existing formulations. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to business growth by driving innovation, supporting manufacturing excellence, and delivering value for customers.

Role accountabilities, expectations, and responsibilities

Applied development of new and improved formulations, testing and manufacturing processes. Sources and investigates new raw materials and technologies for use in improving performance, quality and evaluation of formulations.
Self manages product development and improvement activities to agreed deadlines using the in-house project management tools.
Applied physical and materials testing of adhesive formulations to evaluate their application, performance, quality and stability e.g. through test specimen preparation, tensile testing, rheological evaluation, colorimetry.
Proposition and introduction of new test equipment and test methods.
Confers with scientists, engineers and customers/potential customers regarding research, field test results, and prepares technical papers and reports.
Conveys technical ideas in written or verbal reports at a suitable level for the audience.
Setting appropriate quality specifications for new products and transferal of technology from the NPD lab to the production plant.
Operates comfortably in a chemical manufacturing environment while supporting and collaborating with Production, Quality, and Sales teams.
Recommends improvements to facilities or processes. Implementation of new systems and procedures when required.
Works to site health, safety, and quality standards. Proactive in reporting issues and making improvements. Controls chemical and process hazards in the laboratory and manufacturing plant following internal procedures. Maintains an efficient practical working environment.
Carrying out all tasks in compliance with IPSA Quality Standards and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities may evolve in line with business requirements and organisational needs.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of five years' experience in formulation development within adhesives, coatings, polymers, plastics, or related materials industries.
Experience planning and delivering technical projects to agreed deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies:

Strong experimental/project planning and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to gather, interpret, and analyse technical data to support decision-making.
Effective prioritisation, and workload management skills.
Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across Production, Quality, Sales, and other cross-functional teams.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing business and customer requirements.
Commitment to continuous improvement and active participation in Kaizen and operational excellence initiatives.

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