Material Scientist — Innovate Polymers & Coatings (Accrington)

E3recruitment; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Material Scientist to join their team in Accrington. This full‑time, permanent role involves conducting laboratory work, improving testing protocols, and engaging with clients to provide technical solutions. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science, along with relevant knowledge and experience. This position offers excellent career progression and a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Working knowledge of materials characterisation, polymer testing, or synthetic chemistry applied in industry is highly desirable.
• Confidence in working autonomously and managing third‑party contract and technical customer relationships is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory work to synthesise and characterise inorganic compounds.
• Improve testing protocols, including equipment procurement and training colleagues.
• Test the performance of polymeric and coating systems.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Develop and refine structure–property relationships for polymers and coatings.
• Support the development of new materials and products.
• Assist with scaling up new or improved products.

Job description

A leading chemical manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Material Scientist to join their team in Accrington. This full‑time, permanent role involves conducting laboratory work, improving testing protocols, and engaging with clients to provide technical solutions. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science, along with relevant knowledge and experience. This position offers excellent career progression and a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000.