CK Group are recruiting for an Inorganic Chemist, to join a chemicals manufacturing company, at their site based in Stoke, on a full time, permanent basis.The Company: Our client is a leader in the global manufacture of their specialty materials. Developing and manufacturing a range of pigments and nanomaterials, they now have an opportunity for a Chemist to join their inorganic chemistry team. Offering a salary between 25,000- 30,000 depending on qualifications and experience, this person will report to the Head of R&D. Hours of work are typically 8am-4pm but may be flexible. The company has a shorter working week than most. The company also offers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, death in service cover, pension, free parking on site.Location: The Development Chemist will be based at the company's site in Stoke, easily commutable from surrounding areas.Inorganic Chemist Role: Your main duties will be:

• Creating new ideas for novel advanced materials
• Synthesizing new materials for various technical applications like window films, inks, conductive coatings, Laser Marking, Dispersions
• Upscaling laboratory procedures into pilot plant scale
• Solving technical challenges in new product development
• Working collaboratively with other team members and customers
• Providing customer technical support
• Analysing performance of competitive products in customer applications
• Demonstrating performance of products in various applications

• BSc, MSc or PhD qualified in Chemistry, Material Science or related discipline - essential
• Ideally hands on preparative experience, preferably in inorganic chemistry
• Out of the box, critical, independent thinking with creativity and innovative approach to tasks
• Excel lent communication and documentation skills
• Preferably knowledge in one of the fields: inks, coatings, polymer processing, Laser Marking, Nanodispersions