About This Role
Caring out quality control, technical problem-solving, and batch release for a leading manufacturer of premium decorative coatings is the core of this hands-on laboratory role. The Chemist will support manufacturing operations to ensure consistently high product standards and will report to the Lab R&D Manager.
Responsibilities
- Carry out quality control testing on raw materials, colorants, in-process batches, and finished products against established specifications
- Perform laboratory testing including viscosity, density, pH, opacity, gloss, colour, drying time, scrub resistance, adhesion, stability, and application assessments
- Support batch approval and product release activities through accurate testing and result evaluation
- Investigate quality, production, and customer-related technical issues, recommending corrective actions where required
- Assist with colour matching, shade adjustment, tinting accuracy, and product consistency checks
- Prepare laboratory samples, drawdowns, application panels, and performance trials
- Maintain accurate quality records, specifications, test reports, and supporting documentation
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and consistent testing
- Work closely with Production, Technical, and Procurement teams to support quality improvements and issue resolution
- Assist with raw material evaluations, benchmarking activities, and formulation support projects
Requirements
- Previous experience within a QC, technical laboratory, or coatings testing environment, ideally within paints, coatings, chemicals, or a manufacturing setting
- Experience carrying out laboratory testing, batch approval activities, and investigating quality issues would be highly beneficial
- Scientific qualification such as a Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent is desirable, although strong practical laboratory experience will also be considered
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of quality control procedures and safe laboratory practices
Benefits
- Opportunity to join a respected manufacturer with a strong reputation for premium products
- Varied and hands-on technical role with responsibility across quality control and manufacturing support
- Collaborative working environment with close interaction between laboratory and production teams
- Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities within the technical function
About the Company
This company is a leading manufacturer of premium decorative coatings.
