Polymers & Materials Development Scientist

SRG; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is recruiting a Development Scientist (Polymers and Materials) to join its Merseyside-based R&D team. The role focuses on developing and managing new and existing polymer formulations, with exposure to coatings and specialty chemicals, and opportunities to progress within the industry.

You will lead projects through the full product development lifecycle, scale formulations from lab to pilot production, and work closely with engineering, operations and quality teams, while ensuring ISO

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Recent experience formulating products in the chemicals industry.
• Rheology experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to travel or relocate to Merseyside.

Responsibilities

• Developing and project managing new and existing polymer formulations.
• Leading R&D projects through the full product development lifecycle.
• Scaling up formulations from lab to pilot production and manufacturing.
• Testing formulations using analytical and physical techniques.
• Ensuring ISO compliance, safety, quality, and documentation.

Skills

Polymers & materials expertise

Formulation in chemicals

Rheology knowledge (advantage)

Willing to travel relocate to Merseys脑

Education

Degree in Chemistry or similar discipline

Job description

SRG is recruiting a Development Scientist (Polymers and Materials) to join its Merseyside-based R&D team. The role focuses on developing and managing new and existing polymer formulations, with exposure to coatings and specialty chemicals, and opportunities to progress within the industry.

You will lead projects through the full product development lifecycle, scale formulations from lab to pilot production, and work closely with engineering, operations and quality teams, while ensuring ISO