Meet Rebecca, Development Chemist
Rebecca works as a Development Chemist as part of the R&D Team at AGMA.
We asked Rebecca a few questions about her work.
What are your responsibilities?
My role is within the R&D Team, which is responsible for the development of new products, raw material changes and process improvements. This involves:
- Scaling up new products from lab to production
- Looking after the pilot plant facility
- Assessing alternative raw materials in existing formulations
- Monitoring the progress of projects
- Assisting the Quality Team when required in QC checking of products and raw materials
What is your background?
I have a BSc in Chemistry and 10 years of analytical experience in a manufacturing environment, predominantly in spectroscopy and microscopy analysis. I also have previous experience in coating formulation development for packaging and graphics products.
Can you summarise your job in 3 words?
Varied, interesting, practical.
If you could work in any other part of the business, where would you work?
Quality, as I enjoy the practical side of the job.
What is the best thing about your role?
I enjoy the variety of the role as it’s a combination of practical lab work and managing the projects.
What challenges do you face and how do you overcome them?
Time pressures and balancing several projects at a time. I overcome these by trying to prioritise tasks based on deadlines. I like to make to-do lists and track everything through my Outlook calendar so I don’t miss anything.
Which industry websites do you use to keep up to date?
LinkedIn.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
I enjoy walking in the Lake District and going to the gym. I’m also a keen reader and always have a book on the go.
Keep an eye on our Meet the Team series for more insights into life at AGMA.
