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.
