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Apprentice Development Chemist Apprenticeship - Gateshead NE10 0JY (MM)

Employer
AKZO Nobel Coating Ltd
Location
Stoneygate Lane, Gateshead, NE10 0JY
Salary
£19,800.00 - £23,000.00 annually
Closing date
19 Oct 2021

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Who are AkzoNobel?
Customers around the world use our trusted brands and products. Some of them are household names, others are more specialist products, but everything we make is likely to play an essential role in your daily routine. We are experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in colour and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. Our products transform homes and interiors, make buildings better, keep transport moving, and the wheels of industry turning. We have four clear and simple values: Customer Focused, Deliver on Commitments, Passion for Excellence and Winning Together. These values provide the 'how' for successful strategy implementation. If you want to be part of an organisation that is truly passionate about what they do and how they do it then we would love to hear from you.

With a qualification in Chemistry, such as an A level or HNC, or science based subject you are looking to use your talents to develop a career in a company that can offer a long term future and careers with breadth, depth of scope and impact. That company is AkzoNobel. Awarded Top Employer status, we are a business that forms successful partnerships with customers. We are now looking for a Development Chemist in our Marine Protective and Yacht business Unittoprovide R&D technical support to the business while developing their learning by completing a part time BSc honours in Chemistry at University

As aApprenticeDevelopment Chemistyou will:
  • Support activities on a range of projects
  • Develop new products and technologies, testing existing products and coating systems
  • Developour fundamental understanding and expertise of key coating attributes
  • Support the long-term market and products
  • Successfully plan and execute experiments to agreed timescales
  • Interpret and report results
  • Ensure materials are stocked
  • Ensure your projects are completed
  • Ability to work safely while following company procedures


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good at following set processes and operating safely
  • Be able to demonstrate the ability to produce written communications, such as data findings and analytical reports
  • Be organised
  • Experience of working in a laboratory would be an advantage


Personal qualities

  • Can Multitask
  • Good Timekeeper
  • Ability to process within the company and complete tasks
  • Show initiative


Desired qualifications

  • Qualification in Chemistry or a Science subject
  • Good GCSE's C/4 or above or an equivalent


Future prospects

  • Good Career prospects for the right candidate


Things to consider

  • Time to Travel to company
  • Degree Level Apprenticeship which will take 48 months to complete Part Time whilst working at the branch - time will be allowed to complete qualification within worktime

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