Junior Application Chemist - 3D Printing

Overview

As our new Junior 3D Printing Application Chemist, you\’ll support a mix of short to long term development projects within the 3D Printing team for new and modified products. You\’ll provide technical support to the businesses and their customers under the guidance of the 3D Printing Senior Application Chemist.

Responsibilities

• You\’ll develop and evaluate new materials and develop formulations for 3D Printing applications, to bring them to market speedily and effectively.
• You will be checking, maintaining (Chemical Inventory) and ordering raw materials. Ensuring completion of CoSHH assessments and support of general laboratory practices.
• You\’ll carry out Material & Analytical testing to evaluate performance for 3D Printing materials, including scoping work.
• You will regularly communicate and collaborate with commercial teams (or directly with customers) and operations teams providing technical support.
• You\’ll maintain accurate records and report data according to department processes and procedures, to ensure traceability of results and hence meet ISO9000 standards.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• Degree or equivalent qualification in 3D Printing/Chemistry or a related subject, or significant experience working in a laboratory in a relevant field with ability to perform and interpret chemical reactions.
• You hold experience of examining data for accuracy purposes within a lab environment
• You are a quality conscious individual with a real passion for problem-solving.
• Experience in 3D Printing (SLA, DLP, LCD): designing, setting, printing, troubleshooting would be advantageous but not essential.
• We\’d love you to hold effective team-working and interpersonal skills, with evidence of some involvement in cross-functional teams.

What\’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day\’s annual leave in case you need a couple of extra days. Annual leave entitlement also increases with length of service.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.
• Our Head Office sits within 44 acres of Northamptonshire countryside, nestled within the village of Wollaston. Access to free onsite car parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria and even an onsite swimming pool.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.