Senior Chemist – Polymers & Emulsions R&D

BMG (British Medical Group) Limited; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Market leading pension

Free on-site parking

Free fruit in the office

Job summary

A leading chemical innovation firm in Daresbury seeks a Senior Materials Chemist with expertise in polymer and colloid chemistry. This hands-on role involves research and development of emulsion products and polymeric materials. Candidates should possess a PhD or relevant experience and be comfortable managing projects independently. This position offers competitive benefits, including a strong pension and 25 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently on projects.
• Experience in refining formulations and fabricating test articles.
• Strong expertise in polymer or colloid chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development for new products.
• Prepare and functionalize emulsions and test articles.
• Ensure lab safety protocols and equipment maintenance.

Skills

independent project management

fabricating test articles

problem-solving skills

polymer/colloid chemistry expertise

latex formulation experience

analysis and characterization of colloids

Education

PhD in Chemistry

3+ years relevant experience

Job description

A leading chemical innovation firm in Daresbury seeks a Senior Materials Chemist with expertise in polymer and colloid chemistry. This hands-on role involves research and development of emulsion products and polymeric materials. Candidates should possess a PhD or relevant experience and be comfortable managing projects independently. This position offers competitive benefits, including a strong pension and 25 days holiday.