Principal Material Scientist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading material science company in London is seeking a Principal Material Development Scientist to lead R&D projects and develop bio-composite materials. The ideal candidate has a PhD in a relevant field and over 7 years of experience in advanced material development. Strong leadership, innovation, and expertise in high-throughput experimental design are essential for this role. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in advanced material development, ideally with bio-based or composite materials.
• Expertise in structure–property–process relationships and early-stage product development.
• Skilled in high-throughput experimental design and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects to develop and optimize bio-composite materials from lab-scale to pilot production.
• Design and execute experiments using high-throughput and statistical approaches.
• Characterize materials using thermal, structural, mechanical, and chemical analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with engineers and regulatory teams to ensure compliance and scalability.
• Protect intellectual property and mentor junior team members.
• Stay updated with industry trends through external collaborations.

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, award-winning London-based Material Science company. They are leaders within their field and are entering an exciting phase of scale-up and commercialisation. Due to the natural growth of the business, they are looking for a Principal Material Development Scientist to join the team.

What you’ll be doing?

• Lead R&D projects to develop and optimize bio-composite materials from lab-scale to pilot production.
• Design and execute experiments using high-throughput and statistical approaches.
• Characterize materials using thermal, structural, mechanical, and chemical analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with engineers and regulatory teams to ensure compliance and scalability.
• Protect intellectual property and mentor junior team members.
• Stay updated with industry trends through external collaborations.

What they are looking for?

• PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in advanced material development, ideally with bio-based or composite materials.
• Expertise in structure–property–process relationships and early-stage product development.
• Skilled in high-throughput experimental design and statistical methods.
• Passionate about sustainability and innovation, with strong leadership and communication skills.

What you’ll get in return?

This role will be based full-time in Bermondsey. The salary and benefits are competitive.

What’s next?

For more information or to apply please apply through this advert to speak with Zoe Davies.