Colour design technologist

CK Group are recruiting for a Colour Design Technologist to join a chemical manufacturing company in the transport and construction industries at their site based in Hertfordshire, on a permanent basis with a salary of GBP37,000 - GBP42,000. The Company: Our client is a specialist polymer processing and coating company, they are a leading manufacturer and supplier that were established 100 years ago. Location: This role is located north Hertfordshire. The site is easily commutable from London, Cambridge and the surrounding areas there are excellent transport links via public transport and a great road network. Colour Design Technologist Role: Our client is looking for Material Scientists or Chemists with knowledge of colour matching and have experience of scaling up a creative idea into a commercial reality to join their team. You will be responsible for the development of innovative, leading edge products. Your main duties will be to: To develop and match bespoke colours and designs on the pilot line as and when required. To answer technical enquires relating to colour and design originating from customers. To provide technical information related to colour and design to the marketing and commercial teams to enable them to promote products in a positive way. To update the technical team and other stakeholders through presentations on the progress of technical projects. To provide product training related to colour and design to other parts of the business or customers when appropriate. To undertake any other work delegated by the New Product Development or Technical Manager. To ensure any work carried out is according to departmental health safety procedures. Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have: Education to degree level in Chemistry is highly desired. Minimum 2 years laboratory experience. Knowledge of colour matching, measuring and mixing is essential. Design experience ndash; desirable. Business acumen ndash; desirable. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence