Research & Development Chemist
Cpl Group
- Cork
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 3rd 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.