Technical Service Chemist

Overview

Deliver technical support, product development, and field service for fuel additives.

Key Responsibilities

• product development
• testing
• equipment calibration
• lab maintenance
• technical support
• reporting

Tasks

The FS-CTS team plays a vital role in supporting the continued growth of FS products across the EMEA region. As part of this team, you’ll deliver expert technical support by responding to customer queries, conducting laboratory studies to support the ongoing use of products, develop new formulations and applications, and providing hands-on field support. -Support product development of new additive packages driven by customer and industry requirements. -Execute technical service projects and providing data to support the business in a timely fashion under direction and priority. -Undertake testing according to standardised industry methods and internal protocols to support fuel additive application. -Assist in training of staff/customers in test techniques and additive applications, and present technical data as required. -Maintain laboratory areas in a safe and tidy condition according to local standards and carry out and risk assessments as appropriate. -Undertake customer visits to support and conduct trials as required. -Provide technical support related to the application of refinery, marine, power, and renewable fuel additives. -Be responsible for routine maintenance and calibration of test equipment. -Conduct tests and collate technical responses as required in support of customer tenders. -Communicate and report technical information to the technical and sales team, Innospec Fuel Specialties, as well as external customers in a clear and concise manner.This could be verbal or written (e.g. via reports or presentations).

Requirements

• analytical
• problem-solving
• chemistry degree
• interpersonal
• commercial awareness
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. -Degree-qualified in chemistry or another relevant scientific discipline. -Willingness to travel occasionally. -Effective interpersonal skills and experience working in cross-functional teams. -Commercial awareness and interest in business applications of science. -Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

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Benefits

-6x death in service -Private medical insurance -Up to 10% employee, and 15% employer pension contributions -Annual bonus scheme -25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 2-, 4- and 5-years’ service)

About Innospec Inc.

-Structured across three divisions—Fuel Specialties, Oilfield Services and Performance Chemicals—each one tackling distinct industrial challenges. -Typical projects range from developing drag-reducing agents for pipelines to bespoke surfactants for personal and home care brands. -Its additives power applications in diesel, jet, marine, heating oil, power plants, agriculture, mining, construction and plastic production. -Operates globally with manufacturing and R&D hubs in North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. -Publicly traded on NASDAQ under IOSP, Innospec maintains consistent financial performance with regular share repurchase programs.

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