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Technical Service Chemist

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Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Technical Service Chemist required on a permanent basis, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring proven industrial experience of the polymer industry in a technical capacity.

Title: Technical Service Chemist

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a well-established manufacturer of speciality chemical products for the polymer industry who have been consistently growing for a number of years. They are now seeking to hire a Technical Service Chemist at their site based in Greater Manchester, looking to build relationships with customers and suppliers to assist all process related issues. This role will be a laboratory based and hands-on role that will include being a direct link between customers and the business including technical and application issues, new formulation development and creating valued solutions. This role will suit candidates that have experience within a technical role involving polymers, either in developing polymer-based products or working in an existing technical service/customer support role within the polymer industry.

Role / Description

Liaising directly with customers & clients to provide technical support.
Responding to technical enquires and investigating / resolving complaints.
Provide product training & support both internally & externally as a technical & applications expert within the company.
Conduct application & stability testing of new and existing products using a range of techniques.
Assist with the development and implementation of new products.
Travelling throughout the UK and potentially within Europe visiting new & existing customers to provide onsite technical support & develop new business.
Supporting in development projects of new and existing products.Requirements

A degree or similar qualification in Chemistry or a related field
Previous experience of providing technical support/hands-on formulation and development of polymer products
Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
Well organised with good time management skills
Enthusiastic, keen to learn and self-motivated

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed).

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.

Keywords: chemistry, chemist, development, develop, R&D, research & development, formulate, formulation, formulating, technical support, technical service, field service, polymers, development, polymer products

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Reference: 225373050

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Technical Service Chemist

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library

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Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Technical Service Chemist required on a permanent basis, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring proven industrial experience of the polymer industry in a technical capacity.

Title: Technical Service Chemist

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a well-established manufacturer of speciality chemical products for the polymer industry who have been consistently growing for a number of years. They are now seeking to hire a Technical Service Chemist at their site based in Greater Manchester, looking to build relationships with customers and suppliers to assist all process related issues. This role will be a laboratory based and hands-on role that will include being a direct link between customers and the business including technical and application issues, new formulation development and creating valued solutions. This role will suit candidates that have experience within a technical role involving polymers, either in developing polymer-based products or working in an existing technical service/customer support role within the polymer industry.

Role / Description

Liaising directly with customers & clients to provide technical support.
Responding to technical enquires and investigating / resolving complaints.
Provide product training & support both internally & externally as a technical & applications expert within the company.
Conduct application & stability testing of new and existing products using a range of techniques.
Assist with the development and implementation of new products.
Travelling throughout the UK and potentially within Europe visiting new & existing customers to provide onsite technical support & develop new business.
Supporting in development projects of new and existing products.Requirements

A degree or similar qualification in Chemistry or a related field
Previous experience of providing technical support/hands-on formulation and development of polymer products
Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
Well organised with good time management skills
Enthusiastic, keen to learn and self-motivated

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed).

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.

Keywords: chemistry, chemist, development, develop, R&D, research & development, formulate, formulation, formulating, technical support, technical service, field service, polymers, development, polymer products

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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Reference: 225373050

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