Chris Reade
Research And Development Manager at Alchemie Limited- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Alchemie
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United Kingdom
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research And Development Manager
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Senior Scientist
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Apr 2009 - Apr 2018
Responsible for the development of 2 component epoxy and polyurethane systems for a wide variety of applications including tooling, rapid prototyping, composites and electronics encapsulation. My responsibilities include product development and improvement; managing the workload of the other chemists and technicians; providing technical support to Customers, Sales, Production and Admin and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations (REACH, RoHS, etc.)As Quality Manager I manage the ISO 9001 – 2008 quality system; find solutions to non conformance issues relating to both product quality and customer service and I am responsible for continuous improvement of company procedures and processes.
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Research And Development Scientist
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Sep 2005 - Apr 2009
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Polyurethane Technologist
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Jul 2001 - Apr 2004
Developed and formulated new polyurethane systems including 1 and 2 component adhesives, hot melt adhesives, rigid insulation foam and foam injection systems. Responsibilities included product formulation; product performance testing; managing QC systems and technical support for Customers, Production, Sales and Admin. Developed and formulated new polyurethane systems including 1 and 2 component adhesives, hot melt adhesives, rigid insulation foam and foam injection systems. Responsibilities included product formulation; product performance testing; managing QC systems and technical support for Customers, Production, Sales and Admin.
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Education
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University of Nottingham
Master’s Degree, Chemistry