Julia Thomas

Senior Science Technician

Greater Reading Area

About

A self motivated, committed and experienced product development chemist with excellent track record of formulating industrial adhesives for fast moving consumer goods. Effective project leader having excellent ability to handle technical complexity, with flexible and approachable nature and ability to get on with people at all levels on a Global basis.

Experience

  • Senior Science Technician at Edgbarrow School
    Dec 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

    Managing a team of technicians responsible for trialling and preparing science practicals for key stage 3, GCSE and A levels

  • Science Technician at Altwood Church of England School
    Apr 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Responsible for trialling and preparing science practicals for key stage 3, GCSE and A levels

  • Senior Formulating and Process Chemist at Henkel Ltd
    Apr 2008 - Mar 2016 · 8 yrs

    Responsible for new product development of hot melt adhesives for hygiene applications including working with customers to understand requirements, formulation and testing of adhesives, setting of specifications and support of role out to full scale production. Also management of the current product range, including plant support, quality control and customer complaint technical service.

  • Development Chemist at National Starch & Chemical Company Ltd
    May 1995 - Apr 2008 · 13 yrs

    Part of a team working on new product development of hotmelt adhesives for hygiene applications, including formulating and testing of adhesives and investigating potential alternative raw materials to maintain security of supply and improve cost effectiveness.