Development Scientist - Polymers

SRG; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is recruiting a Development Scientist (Polymers and Materials) to join its Merseyside-based R&D team. The role focuses on developing and managing new and existing polymer formulations, with exposure to coatings and specialty chemicals, and opportunities to progress within the industry.

You will lead projects through the full product development lifecycle, scale formulations from lab to pilot production, and work closely with engineering, operations and quality teams, while ensuring ISO

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Recent experience formulating products in the chemicals industry.
• Rheology experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to travel or relocate to Merseyside.

Responsibilities

• Developing and project managing new and existing polymer formulations.
• Leading R&D projects through the full product development lifecycle.
• Scaling up formulations from lab to pilot production and manufacturing.
• Testing formulations using analytical and physical techniques.
• Ensuring ISO compliance, safety, quality, and documentation.

Skills

Polymers & materials expertise

Formulation in chemicals

Rheology knowledge (advantage)

Willing to travel relocate to Merseys脑

Education

Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline

Job description

Development Scientist (Polymers and Materials)

Liverpool area (commutable The Wirral, North Cheshire and surrounding areas)

Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 (potentially higher for an ideal match)

Permanent

SRG is working with a global manufacturer of polymer products, who develop and manufacture high performance chemicals for use in electronics. Based in the Merseyside area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their R&D team. This is a great opportunity for a scientist with a background in the polymers, coatings, materials or speciality chemicals industry looking to progress in their career. Applications encouraged from people with industry experience or a similar background with a PhD or post doc looking to make their first move into industry.

Role Description

• Developing and project managing new and existing formulation products, supporting portfolio growth and identifying market opportunities
• Leading R&D projects through the full product development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and effective stakeholder communication.
• Scaling up formulations from laboratory development through pilot production to full manufacturing, working closely with engineering, operations and quality teams.
• Testing and evaluating formulations using a range of analytical and physical techniques to support product development, manufacturing and quality improvement.
• Driving continuous improvement in laboratory, testing and manufacturing processes while maintaining supplier relationships, safety, quality, risk assessment, documentation and intellectual property standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline
• Recent experience formulating products in the chemicals industry
• Experience in rheology would be a distinct advantage although non essential
• Ability to travel or relocate to the Merseyside area
• Full right to work in the UK.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy