R&D Polymer Chemist — Shape Next‑Gen Media

Biotage; Maesycwmmer; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Biotage is seeking a Polymer/Organic Chemist to join our Cardiff-based R&D team. You will develop next-generation media for consumable products, working at the interface of polymer, surface and synthetic chemistries to move ideas from lab to commercial application.

You will plan experiments, analyse results, troubleshoot challenges with cross-functional teams, and contribute to IP development while advancing product technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD, MSc or equivalent in Synthetic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or related discipline.
• Practical experience in polymerisation, organic/inorganic synthesis, surface chemistry or related area.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new polymer and media chemistries for consumable product development.
• Plan and execute experimental programmes, analysing results and making development decisions.
• Troubleshoot complex chemistry and process challenges with R&D and manufacturing to develop practical solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders and shape project direction.
• Contribute to development of new intellectual property and stay abreast of emerging chemistry and competitor activity.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Surface chemistry

Synthetic chemistry

Education

PhD or MSc in chemistry

Job description

Biotage is seeking a Polymer/Organic Chemist to join our Cardiff-based R&D team. You will develop next-generation media for consumable products, working at the interface of polymer, surface and synthetic chemistries to move ideas from lab to commercial application.

You will plan experiments, analyse results, troubleshoot challenges with cross-functional teams, and contribute to IP development while advancing product technologies.