Job Description
Product Development Chemist
With a client base comprising leading blue chip multinational corporations, our client is a highly successful multinational company enjoying a leadership position in the development and manufacture of pressure-sensitive adhesives, tapes, speciality films, coatings, and laminates. Consistent double digit growth has led to the need for a newly created role with their R+D Team based in the Mid West.
The newly appointed Product Development Chemist designs and develops new tape constructions and processes consistent with the Product Development Process. Develops improvements to existing products and / or processes. Investigates customer complaints and product non-conformances.
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Job Specifications:
- BS degree (or higher) in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science or materials science and/or significant industrial experience. Adhesive formulation, mixing process and coating process experience preferred.
- Must communicate fluently in English
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information
- Ability to perform duties with moderate supervision
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Requires an aptitude to use sensitive test equipment
- Knowledge of computers & related word processing, spreadsheet & e-mail software – Microsoft preferred.
- Ability to employ statistical analysis techniques
cv to gerry@rftgroup.ie