Polymer Chemist

Elevation Recruitment Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Polymer Chemist in the South Yorkshire area to provide technical leadership across materials, chemistry and product development.

The role acts as the subject matter expert, supporting engineering, manufacturing and R&D teams while shaping future materials and product innovation. Key responsibilities include advising on material selection, compliance and leading R&D initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in polymer chemistry within manufacturing or industry.
• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline; PhD advantageous.
• Strong understanding of polymer and composite materials; tribology knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for polymer chemistry and materials.
• Provide expert advice on material selection, chemistry and performance.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Advise on material compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support across manufacturing, engineering, HSE and quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on materials and R&D initiatives.
• Opportunity to lead an R&D and testing laboratory.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Materials science

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

PhD advantageous

Job description

South Yorkshire | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

An established advanced manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Polymer Chemist to provide technical leadership across materials, chemistry and product development.

This is a key technical position where you'll act as the subject matter expert, supporting engineering, manufacturing and R&D teams while helping shape future materials and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities as our Polymer Chemist

• Act as the technical authority for polymer chemistry and materials.
• Provide expert advice on material selection, chemistry and performance.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Advise on material compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support across manufacturing, engineering, HSE and quality functions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on materials and R&D initiatives.
• Opportunity to take responsibility for an R&D and testing laboratory.

What we are looking for

• Around 7 to 10 years' experience in polymer chemistry within manufacturing or industry.
• Degree qualified in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. A PhD would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of polymer and composite materials.
• Knowledge of tribology would be beneficial.