Polymer R&D Technician – Thermoplastics Lab

SRG; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is seeking an R&D Technician in Greater Manchester for a permanent, lab-based role focused on developing polymer-based products, particularly thermoplastics. You will work on both new and existing products, with opportunities to engage customers for technical support and to perform application and stability testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, maintaining equipment, and keeping abreast of market developments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Proven industrial experience of developing polymer-based products (ideally thermoplastics).
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; well organized with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new and existing polymer-based products.
• Potentially liaise with customers & clients to provide technical support.
• Conduct application & stability testing using a range of techniques.
• Stay up to date with current market developments.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment.

Skills

Polymer development

Thermoplastics

Laboratory work

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

SRG is seeking an R&D Technician in Greater Manchester for a permanent, lab-based role focused on developing polymer-based products, particularly thermoplastics. You will work on both new and existing products, with opportunities to engage customers for technical support and to perform application and stability testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, maintaining equipment, and keeping abreast of market developments.