Extrusion Tech for Polymer R&D & Development

ADLIB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

ADLIB in the United Kingdom seeks an Extrusion Operating Technician to join a hands-on R&D facility. You will operate twin-screw extrusion lines, prepare formulations, and support development trials and process optimisation.

You will monitor processing parameters, maintain equipment, and ensure traceability and safety while collaborating with scientists to advance material development and scale-up efforts.

Qualifications

• Twin-screw extrusion experience required.
• Understanding how extrusion variables affect quality.
• Experience weighing materials to specification.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with technical equipment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures.
• Awareness of health, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and shut down twin-screw compounding extrusion lines for development trials.
• Prepare, weigh and blend raw materials to specification.
• Monitor and adjust processing parameters such as temperature, screw speed and feed rates.
• Operate pelletising, drying, mixing and pulverising equipment for development samples.
• Conduct equipment changeovers, cleaning and contamination control.
• Support routine maintenance, inspections and first-line troubleshooting.
• Receive, store and handle materials with traceability records.
• Maintain process documentation and production records.
• Follow SOPs, quality standards and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on development programmes.

Skills

Twin-screw extrusion

Process variables understanding

Formulations weighing

Mechanical aptitude

Record-keeping

Health and safety

Independent in fast-paced R&D

Education

Polymer Processing / Engineering / Applied Science qualification

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

ADLIB in the United Kingdom seeks an Extrusion Operating Technician to join a hands-on R&D facility. You will operate twin-screw extrusion lines, prepare formulations, and support development trials and process optimisation.

You will monitor processing parameters, maintain equipment, and ensure traceability and safety while collaborating with scientists to advance material development and scale-up efforts.