Physical Chemist-Rochdale

Physical Chemist

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Excellent benefits package

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.

Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

The Role

Thanks to our innovative products and great team we are proud that the business is continuing to grow we now have an opportunity for a Physical Chemist to join our professional Laboratory team based in Rochdale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document methods of analysis for assessing regulatory compliance of food contact materials. This should take into account international FCM regulations and involve working closely with the regulatory and product stewardship teams to understand how regulatory changes impact our product portfolio
• Prioritise, plan and schedule work to fit with departmental / customer priorities taking into consideration current business focus
• Train junior staff and customers in the principles and practices of analytical testing and FCM compliance
• Provide timely technical support and problem solving for customer enquiries to an agreed standard
• Product Compliance
• Safety Commitment

Qualifications / Experience Critical For The Job Holder

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry/ Materials Science or related discipline such as Polymer Science it is critical that the relevant candidate be able to understand likely chemical reactions and decomposition products based on raw material chemistry. A firm understanding of the Arrhenius equation and Ficks second law of diffusion and their application to migration modelling in complex multi-layer systems is also desirable
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably with chromatographic equipment such as GC or LC MS. Must be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of quality management systems including equipment calibration and quality control

Other Desirable Skills And Experience Include

• Understanding of Food Contact Material regulation such as EU 10/2011, Swiss Ordinance, German Ink Ordinance and demonstrate an ethical awareness of how such work ensures the safety and health of consumers
• Proficiency in using the AKTS SML software or similar commercial migration modelling software
• Understanding of glass transition temperatures and their impact on migration of food contact materials
• Knowledge of the octanol/water partition coefficient for assessment of polarity
• Strong understanding of MS Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel and use of advanced formulas

Benefits

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Company pension
• Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working
• Further training opportunities
• Access to discounts and savings at some of the UKs biggest retailers
• Free onsite parking

How To Apply For The Role

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click apply today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

It is Suns policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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