Job Description

To conduct experimental work on a small portfolio of projects. Connect and interpret results to make recommendations for new and improved product formulations. Provide technical support for all products.

Key Responsibilities

• Discusses project objectives with supervisor to gain an understanding of the scope and definition of the problem to be solved or product to be delivered.
• Plans experiments/experimental arrays & utilizes results to prove hypothesis or predict next steps.
• Routinely makes suggestions for changes in project direction based on analysis of data and results of the experiment and competitive information relevant to projects.
• Writes reports and makes presentations on a significant portion of a project or the complete project with a defined scope.
• Have good knowledge of current formulating practice and product portfolio.
• Can handle up to 3 project tasks simultaneously.
• Provide support to other internal functions, especially production, marketing and sales with direction from supervisor.
• Have some interaction with customers and suppliers on a needs basis to support business.
• Demonstrate good understanding of EHS practices and Product Stewardship.
• Plan and perform a programme of laboratory work for self and assistant (where applicable) covering a range a technical projects in full compliance with all safety and work procedures.
• In consultation with supervisor, identify technologies and formulating methods to develop products with the most appropriate and efficient formulations.
• Interpret results of laboratory work, initiate additional work, present conclusions and suggestions for implementation that meet agreed project deadlines.
• Provide technical support to other internal functions, such as marketing & sales, production and procurement.
• Contribution of ideas for the laboratory work involving new product development, existing product improvement, formula cost reduction, processes & procedural improvement and support to Sales.

• Graduate with Honours Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 5-10 years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience in a technical role at a relevant company within the chemical or coatings industry.
• Good knowledge of paint making, testing techniques & color theory.
• Experience in paint manufacturing and production processes.
• Good knowledge of formulating rules and principles.
• Broad appreciation of raw material suppliers and their technologies.
• Have good understanding of end-user customs and practices.
• Working knowledge of all laboratory & EHS processes.

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