Formulation Scientist - Concrete Admixtures

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Formulation Scientist to innovate in sustainable construction materials. This role focuses on developing advanced concrete admixtures at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, offering a unique opportunity to impact low-carbon technology and participate in significant materials science research.

Benefits

Training and mentoring opportunities

Collaborate with leading researchers

Diverse and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industrial experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in concrete admixture or chemical formulation development.
• Experience collaborating with industry partners or R&D consortia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise formulations for graphene-enhanced concrete admixtures.
• Support scale-up from bench to pilot and production scale.
• Maintain technical records and contribute to reports and presentations.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation

Time-management

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

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Formulation Scientist - Concrete Admixtures, Warrington, Cheshire

Location: Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, University of Manchester

Type: Full-time, laboratory-based

About the Role

Concretene is advancing low-carbon concrete technologies through cutting-edge nanomaterial integration. We’re seeking a Formulation Scientist to lead the development, optimisation, and scale-up of next-generation admixture systems incorporating advanced materials. Based at the GEIC, this role is ideal for a technically skilled, hands-on formulation chemist eager to innovate in sustainable construction materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise formulations for graphene-enhanced concrete admixtures, ensuring dispersion quality and product stability.
• Improve existing formulations through iterative R&D and targeted performance enhancements.
• Support scale-up from bench to pilot and production scale, collaborating with manufacturing teams.
• Maintain clear technical records and contribute to internal reports, presentations, and product data sheets.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary project teams, technical partners, and commercial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industrial experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in concrete admixture or chemical formulation development, preferably including water-reducers, superplasticisers, or other performance-enhancing additives.
• Strong laboratory skills, with experience in material formulation, process development, and testing.
• Familiarity with nanomaterials and their incorporation into chemical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, documentation, and time-management abilities.
• Experience in scale-up of formulations from lab to commercial production.
• Knowledge of admixture production processes and quality control practices.
• Prior experience collaborating with industry partners or R&D consortia.
• Awareness of low-carbon construction technologies and material sustainability.

What We Offer

• Work at the forefront of materials science, contributing to world-first applications of graphene-enhanced concrete.
• Collaborate with leading researchers and engineers at GEIC and The University of Manchester.

Purpose-Driven Impact

• Be part of a mission to decarbonise the construction industry and tackle climate change through real-world innovation.
• Contribute to projects with global significance in sustainable infrastructure.

Learning & Development

• Access to training, workshops, and mentoring for your technical and professional growth.
• Join a diverse, inclusive, and multidisciplinary team that values curiosity, creativity, and open communication.
• Participate in team-building activities and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Clear pathways for advancement within the lab and across research, engineering, and project management roles.
• Support for further education or professional certification in materials science, civil engineering, or sustainability.

Recognition & Contribution

• Your ideas and input will be valued—whether you're improving a process, solving a technical challenge, or shaping the future of sustainable construction.