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Research and Development:Perform new product development, product optimisation and raw material evaluation Contribute in making pilot batches and process optimisation for production Carry out R&D projects as directed by Technical Manager in line with Kansai Plascon’s strategic planTechnical communication, Technical report writing and correspondence as requiredActively assist with development of junior technical staff through training and coaching; keep training matrix updatedAnalysis:Coordinate all product and raw material Analytical ProjectsManage R&D customer complaints/non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions and feedback Conduct research in the field of Product Analysis and Testing to develop new test methods and proceduresResponsible for product analysis in Rheology and Surface Tension. Use specialist decision making to predict product failuresCoordinate all internal and external calibrations of lab instrumentation and scheduled maintenance programmeMaintain consumables stock levels and PPE; order as requiredSHERQ:Assist in conducting hazard identification and risk assessments for all operational areas Review and update all R&D test methods and SOP’s and facilitate training where requiredTest effectiveness of emergency response plans/drills Follow up with respective line managers on completion of action requests for non-conformances raisedEnsure all incidents are recorded, reported and investigated by responsible managerFollow up with respective line managers on issues raised in H&S committee meetingsParticipate in internal and external audits and facilitate compliance from audit results Ensure waste management is practised at whole site including housekeeping at waste area, and record keeping of all waste removalEnsure monthly inspections of First aid boxes are completed by First Aiders and replenishment of stockOther Responsibilities:  SHE Representative(Jan2015 – date) First Aider(Jan2011– date)

Coordinate all Product and Raw Material Analysis ProjectsManage Product Development Projects from Lab scale to Factory UpscaleTechnical support on research and customer projects Coordinate customer complaints/non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis,corrective actions and report to customerConduct Research in the field of Product Analysis and testing to develop new test methods and proceduresResponsible for product analysis in terms of Rheology and Surface Tension. Use specialist decision making at advanced level to foresee problems and product failuresReview and update all R&D test methods and SOP’sTechnical communication, Technical Report writing and correspondence as requiredConduct monthly R & D audits according to ISO 14001, 9001 and 18001Maintain consumables stock levels and order consumables and PPE and as requiredCoordinate all internal and external calibrations for lab instrumentation and machineryTrain and assess junior technical in the proper and safe use of all lab equipment and machinery Comply with all ISO and GLP requirements

Complete Analysis test work for all products Developed and ModifiedTechnical support for customer projects (Research Team) Database building for product rangesOperate Lab instrumentation including: QUV, Xenon Arc, Particle Analysis, Turbiscan, Rheometer, Mastersizer, Tensiometer.Data capturing and Report writing

Crushing, Milling, Screening and XRF Analysis of Mining Ore samplesDense Media Separation (Spiral and Hydrosizer density separation methods)Magnetic Separation (high and low intensity)Data Analysis and Report WritingAssisting Process Engineers in the Process Plant and Laboratory through analysis of drill core samples for Research Projects