Entry Level Chemist

Entry Level Chemist - Laboratory Technician - Inks - South West

Our client is the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments and a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, electronic materials, brand protection, specialty services and other industrial markets. 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Chemist to work within our clients Research & Development team, with the world leader in the development and production of inks, dyes and functional coatings.  

Purpose of the Job

• To develop new products for use in energy-curable inkjet market that are aligned with the company strategy.  This will involve developing and maintaining application testing protocols; maintenance and SOP development of equipment.


• Working in a global company and market leader with great resources and access to a global team.


• Joining a dynamic team who regularly interacts with customers internally and externally as well as key suppliers and partners to advance product development and field installation. 


• Clear career progress pathway with various training and exposure opportunities to widen experience and accelerate personal development.


• Develop technical skills and ability to resolve problems across the specific product or application area, including e.g. an understanding of raw materials / ink chemistry / printing applications / technologies etc. 


• Awareness of relevant techniques, formulating approaches and printing processes.


• Specific testing to defined standards or tolerances of samples, products, raw materials and the like.  


• Proficient in the use of laboratory techniques and knowledge of SOP’s. 


• Ensure appropriate data is recorded accurately and in a timely fashion, ensure the regular maintenance of all records.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Chemistry/Physics/Chemical Engineering or related discipline.


• Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment is desirable but not essential.


• Ability to devise test methods, analyse results and disseminate them in a professional and effective way.


• Strong team player.


• Able to drive and take ownership and responsibility of their work and think for themselves while being receptive to feedback to continuously improve the quality of the development.


• Ambitious and willing to learn.


• Hold a strong can-do attitude.


• You must be eligible to work in the UK. 

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science based Industries