Application Scientist

Stem Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

8% pension match

Life assurance

Job summary

STEM Recruitment in Glasgow, Scotland seeks an Application Scientist with a strong chemistry background and experience in food manufacturing. You will develop scientific insights into the behaviour of casings and gels in customer applications and collaborate with material scientists and process engineers to drive product development.

The role requires hands-on laboratory work, creativity, and proactive collaboration to enable technology innovation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, or related fields.
• At least three years’ experience in research or technical applications.
• Experience with hydrogels, collagen, colloids, and related systems in lab/pilot settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific insights into the behaviour of casings and gels in customer applications.
• Collaborate with material scientists and process engineers to enable product development.
• Deliver technical solutions and hands-on experimentation to support innovation.

Skills

Hydrogels

Collagen

Colloids

Gel-based systems

Analytical skills

Lab/pilot experience

Food manufacturing

Education

Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Food Technology or related field

Job description

STEM Recruitment is seeking a skilled Application Scientist to join our client’s innovative team based in Glasgow and Strathclyde, Scotland. The ideal candidate will have a strong chemistry background, with experience in food manufacturing, and expertise in hydrogel, collagen, colloid, and gel-based systems. Your role will involve developing scientific insights into the behaviour of casings and gels in customer applications, collaborating with material scientists and process engineers, and delivering technical solutions for product development. This position demands hands‑on scientific work, creativity, and proactive collaboration to enable product and technology innovation.

• Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, or related fields
• At least three years’ experience in research, product development or technical applications
• Experience working with hydrogels, collagen, colloids, and related systems in a lab or pilot setting
• Strong analytical and scientific insight skills
• Experience in food manufacturing or sausage production is desirable

Benefits include an annual bonus, 8% pension match, and x5 life assurance. This is a permanent full-time role offering the chance to work within a dynamic team focused on innovation and scientific excellence in a supportive environment.