IPS Corporation
Development Chemist 2
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About the Company
IPS Adhesives is a global supplier of structural and surfacing adhesives, serving a diverse range of markets through three established brands:
- Scigrip – Structural Adhesives
- Integra – Surfacing Adhesives
- Unika – Kitchen Products
Our success is built on solving customer challenges through talented people, industry-leading adhesive technologies, and innovative packaging and service solutions.
About the Role
Reporting to the Technical Manager (Europe), the Development Chemist 2 plays a key role in advancing our product portfolio through the development of new adhesive technologies and the enhancement of existing formulations. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to business growth by driving innovation, supporting manufacturing excellence, and delivering value for customers.
Role Accountabilities, Expectations, And Responsibilities
- Applied development of new and improved formulations, testing, and manufacturing processes.
- Sources and investigates new raw materials and technologies for use in improving performance, quality, and evaluation of formulations.
- Self-manages product development and improvement activities to agreed deadlines using the in-house project management tools.
- Applied physical and materials testing of adhesive formulations to evaluate their application, performance, quality, and stability.
- Proposition and introduction of new test equipment and test methods.
- Confers with scientists, engineers, and customers/potential customers regarding research, field test results, and prepares technical papers and reports.
- Conveys technical ideas in written or verbal reports at a suitable level for the audience.
- Setting appropriate quality specifications for new products and transferal of technology from the NPD lab to the production plant.
- Operates comfortably in a chemical manufacturing environment while supporting and collaborating with Production, Quality, and Sales teams.
- Recommends improvements to facilities or processes.
- Implementation of new systems and procedures when required.
- Works to site health, safety, and quality standards.
- Proactive in reporting issues and making improvements.
- Controls chemical and process hazards in the laboratory and manufacturing plant following internal procedures.
- Maintains an efficient practical working environment.
- Carrying out all tasks in compliance with IPSA Quality Standards and ISO 9001.
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Responsibilities may evolve in line with business requirements and organisational needs.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum of five years' experience in formulation development within adhesives, coatings, polymers, plastics, or related materials industries.
- Experience planning and delivering technical projects to agreed deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Key Competencies
- Strong experimental/project planning and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to gather, interpret, and analyse technical data to support decision-making.
- Effective prioritisation, and workload management skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across Production, Quality, Sales, and other cross-functional teams.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing business and customer requirements.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and active participation in Kaizen and operational excellence initiatives.
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