R&D Scientist: Sustainable Coatings & Packaging

Metalchemy Limited

Greater London

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave including bank holidays
Significant opportunities for progression

Job summary

Metalchemy Limited in Greater London is seeking an R&D Scientist specializing in sustainable coatings and packaging technologies. In this laboratory-based role, you will lead the development of innovative technologies for food packaging and related applications.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and strong experimental research experience. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence and robust scientific outputs.

Join an award-winning company with clear progression opportunities and a commitment to making a strong environmental impact.

Qualifications

  • Strong experimental research experience gained through doctoral studies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Interest in translating scientific innovation into commercially successful products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead R&D programmes focused on sustainable coatings and food packaging technologies.
  • Develop and validate coatings and formulations across various substrates.
  • Manage multiple concurrent innovation projects with technical milestones.

Skills

Coatings and formulations
Polymer science and engineering
Excellent scientific writing
Data analysis
Project management
Communication skills

Education

PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related discipline

Tools

DoE
Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Metalchemy Limited in Greater London is seeking an R&D Scientist specializing in sustainable coatings and packaging technologies. In this laboratory-based role, you will lead the development of innovative technologies for food packaging and related applications.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and strong experimental research experience. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence and robust scientific outputs.

Join an award-winning company with clear progression opportunities and a commitment to making a strong environmental impact.

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