Chemist

Scott Bader; Wollaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of advanced composites is seeking a Chemist to join their 3D Printing team in Wollaston. You'll develop new products, support business development, and ensure safety regulations are met. Applicants should have a degree in Chemistry or Materials Science and extensive experience in 3D printing technologies. The role offers competitive salary, enhanced pension contribution, and the opportunity for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid volunteering day

Free onsite parking and facilities

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science or significant experience in additive manufacturing.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an R&D or technical role in polymer chemistry.
• Strong awareness of Industrial Regulatory Obligations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of new products and technology transfer to commercial manufacture.
• Collaborate with teams to define opportunities for 3D printing.
• Provide technical support services to customers.

Skills

3D Printing expertise

Polymer chemistry knowledge

Team-working skills

Industrial Regulatory Awareness

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

3+ years experience in R&D

Tools

SLA, DLP, LCD printing technologies

Job description

Job Description

As our new Chemist, you’ll be an integral member of the 3D Printing team driving the development of 3D printing technology within the company.

You’ll be our go to expert for all things 3D printing, providing support for new business development on short-, medium- and long-term projects.

We aren’t just looking for a senior chemist/engineer, we are after a real role model. An individual that can develop our team members, pushing them to new heights.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• You’ll drive the development of new products, from early-stage formulation and process design, through scale-up and technology transfer to the pilot plant, and ultimately to full-scale commercial manufacture.
• You’ll work with the business development team to discover and define opportunities for 3D printing.
• You will follow all safety procedures and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of Responsible Care and housekeeping across the site.
• You’ll collaborate with product stewardship and supply chain functions to ensure that all raw materials and final formulations are available and compliant in the regions we intend to manufacture, transport and sell.
• You will attend appropriate scientific conferences, tradeshows and other external events, and to represent the company technically via posters and oral presentations as and when required.
• You’ll provide technical support services to our customers.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science or Significant demonstrable experience in the additive manufacturing printing processes, synthesis, formulation, characterisation and scale up of organic polymers or products.
• You hold at least 3 years’ experience in an R&D or technical role in polymer chemistry.
• You’ve got strong awareness and understanding of Industrial Regulatory Obligations.
• Experience in 3D Printing (SLA, DLP, LCD): designing, setting, printing, troubleshooting.
• We’d love you to hold effective team-working and interpersonal skills, with evidence of some involvement in cross-functional teams.

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day’s annual leave in case you need a couple of extra days.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.
• Our Head Office sits within 44 acres of Northamptonshire countryside, nestled within the village of Wollaston. Access to free onsite car parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria and even an onsite swimming pool.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.