JO-2404-533826

Due to continued expansion our client requires a Research & Development Chemist to join their team in Cork. This client specializes in Water Treatment Chemicals and Detergent Formulations. The successful candidates will support the full product lifecycle from research and development through to customer onsite trials. Track record working in Research and Development essential

Role

• Develop new product formulations to support customers, in line with Industry and ISO standards.
• Constantly strive to improve existing formulations backed by research, testing, recording, and reporting
• Aim to develop the laboratory and its analytical capabilities.
• Responsibility for championing and driving sustainability/green product initiatives relating to product formulations.
• Involved in the full lifecycle from research and development through to customer on site trials.
• Involvement at tender stage with new and existing customers, as and when required.
• Work in accordance with the central Lab Quality Management system and ensure compliance with ISO 17025 quality standards.
• Have a proactive approach to assisting in the development of the laboratory and SOPs in preparation for external third party and / or customer audits and play an active role in such audits.
• Involvement in driving the initiative to develop a new R&D database.
• Identify and make recommendations for improvements as part of the team within or outside the department to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support all other on-going laboratory functions within the QC, Bacteriological and Chemical labs.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and paperwork in accordance with documented procedures.

Requirements

• 3^rd level qualification in a Chemistry discipline essential.
• Min 3 years’ Industry experience essential
• Experience with Analytical instrumentation such as UV-VIS spectroscopy, Ion Chromatography
• Solid core Chemistry skills, essential
• Previous experience working in Detergent Formulations and /or Water Treatment Chemicals, a distinct advantage.
• Proven experience working in Research and Development, essential
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 & 9001, desirable
• Good IT Skills, with working knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint.