This candidate holds a BSc and an MSc they have worked in both laboratory and business development roles.
In their current job as a Polymer Development Technician, they conduct testing of polymer materials which are being recycled for use in a circular economic fashion eventually creating polymeric feedstock for new polymer products to be manufactured. This raw material needs to have specific physical properties and his role is to both ensure the end product is a quality polymeric mateiral while also conducting lab trials and feasibility studies for new developments the company can make in streamlining, performance, cost, or ecological improvements.
They possess strong broad laboratory skills in analytical chemistry and physical chemistry, including expertise in techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, PCR, and tensile testing. They also have proficiency in various computational tools and statistical software like Minitab and SPSS, as well as in laboratory management systems (LIMS).
They also work closely with business and commercial managers to acquire and retain customers, and have streamlined trial management systems for efficiency. Previous roles include laboratory technician positions at Circular1 Health and Axion Polymers, where they performed testing and liaised with various stakeholders to improve product quality.