Corporate Research Lab (CRL) Scientist / Engineer - Early Career Program UK - Duxford R020066 Explore This Role

Hexcel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking an early career Corporate Research Lab Scientist/Engineer to lead CRL projects at our Duxford site. The role involves supervision with senior scientists, conducting lab work, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while advancing composite materials research.

The candidate should have a strong background in polymeric or composite materials, excellent communication, and the ability to relocate and travel.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science; 2:1 bachelor’s in related subjects.
• Ability to analyse test data, draw conclusions and write concise technical reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of thermoset chemistry (epoxy, cyanate, bismaleimides, benzoxazine) and/or composites is an advantage.
• Strong team player with interpersonal skills and ability to engage colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead or supervise CRL technology projects with support from senior scientists.
• Contribute to laboratory work and collaborate to achieve project goals.
• Ensure safe conduct of research and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Review literature and patents to stay current in composites.
• Record results in lab notebooks and write technical reports.

Skills

Polymer/composite materials expertise

Test data analysis & reporting

Verbal & written communication

Team player with interpersonal skills

Willingness to relocate & travel

Education

Masters or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

Bachelor’s degree with 2:1 in a related field

Job description

## Corporate Research Lab (CRL) Scientist / Engineer - Early Career ProgramApply: UK - Duxford: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R020066With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fibre, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centres around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”Hexcel is currently seeking a **Corporate Research Lab (CRL) Scientist / Engineer - Early Career Program** for our **Duxford, UK** location.**The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:*** Lead / supervise, with support of senior scientists, one or more CRL technology projects that are aligned with future Hexcel business needs* Contribute directly to laboratory work and work with other team members as required to achieve project goals.* Ensure research is conducted in a safe manner according to best practice and that all environmental and transportation legislation is adhered to* Read external literature, such as academic papers and patents, to stay current with the state of the art in composites. May attend any relevant conferences or exhibitions.* Record results through appropriate use of laboratory notebooks and computer storage and writing technical reports.**Qualifications:*** Candidate is expected to join with expertise in polymeric or composite materials arising either from education through a degree at Masters or PhD level in Chemistry, Polymer Science / Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or relevant experience in a similar role following a bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1) in similar subjects.* The ability to analyse test data, draw conclusion, and write concise technical reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Demonstrated practical skills with some knowledge of thermoset chemistry (e.g. epoxy, cyanate, bismaleimides, benzoxazine) and/or composites would be an advantage.* Strong team player and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to command the personal respect and confidence of colleagues* Must be willing and able to relocate, travel domestically and internationally.Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fibre, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.