Company Overview:
Founded in 1998, Italmatch Chemicals is a leading PE-backed global specialty chemicals manufacturer and innovator, focusing on advanced solutions for water treatment, lubricants, energy, specialties, and oleochemicals. Headquartered in Italy, and operating through 20 production plants and 8 R&D centres across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, with over 1,100 employees in 16 countries and annual revenues of approximately €700 million, we are committed to sustainable chemistry, integrating sustainability and circular economy principles into our innovation and manufacturing processes worldwide.
Position summary:
As part of the technical team within the Lubricant Performance Additives division, you will undertake lab scale development and testing work across both the current product range and the innovation pipeline whilst also assisting with the day-to-day running of the lab and coordinating customer sample requests.
Responsible to:
- CTS Specialist
Main Objectives and Responsibilities:
- Working within the technical department, you would be responsible for the preparation and testing of development samples along with carrying out performance evaluation work on these products.
- As part of a team, you would also carry out technical service requests on behalf of both internal and external customers as well as help address any customer queries that are directed to technical department.
- Lab related purchasing of consumables, safety items and reagents would be a core duty alongside the preparation and dispatch of samples to customers/other facilities.
Qualifications:
- A levels in Maths and Chemistry as a minimum with the ideal candidate having a Degree in Chemistry or other relevant subject and have a working knowledge of the lubricant industry.
- Substantial experience working in a laboratory environment.
Skills and Competencies:
- Good written and verbal communication skills;
- Accurate data entry skills and keen attention to detail;
- The ability to problem solve using a logical, data-driven approach;
- The ability to work independently in a safe and structured manor within a laboratory environment;
- Working knowledge of MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ideally Teams) to an intermediate level;
- Knowledge of industrial lubricants would be advantageous.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic work environment within a fast-paced leader in the chemical industry;
- A full-time position based at the Manchester site.
Equal Opportunities:
At Italmatch Chemicals, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience and business needs.