Polymer/Organic Chemist

Biotage; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Biotage is seeking an experienced Polymer/Organic Chemist to join our Research and Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while solving complex chemistry challenges in both manufacturing and R&D environments. You will play a critical role in the development of new media for product innovation.

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on level of qualifications and experience), plus benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of polymer and surface chemistry synthesis for new product development.
• Provide technical solutions to chemistry process challenges across R&D and manufacturing.
• Offer project input for consumable product development programs.
• Monitor and report project progress and deviations to the wider project team.
• Coordinate activities with project and line managers, ensuring effective resource planning within agreed timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Biotage's Quality Assurance policies, Health & Safety regulations, and statutory obligations.
• Stay up to date with emerging chemistry methodologies and build external networks to support innovation.
• Monitor competitor intellectual property (IP) and assess its impact on media development.
• Contribute to Biotage's IP portfolio by identifying and securing key inventions.
• Maintain and update COSHH assessments within the polymer lab.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A PhD or MSc in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Industry experience in polymer/surface chemistry, ideally within an R&D or manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide innovative solutions.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• A track record of scientific research, publications, or patents (desirable).

If you are passionate about polymer chemistry and want to contribute to exciting new product developments, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Company bonus
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Bereavement leave
• Onsite parking

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship so interested candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.

Department: Research & Development
Location: Cardiff