Senior Materials Scientist – Polymers & Composites | Flexible Hours

Owen Daniels; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Materials Scientist to join the R&D and Product Development team in Rotherham/Brinsworth. You’ll act as the technical authority across materials science, polymers and composites, shaping future products and innovative solutions.

The role involves leading testing, material investigations and laboratory activities, providing technical support to production, suppliers and R&D, and ensuring regulatory compliance while driving manufacturing

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or similar.
• Strong experience with polymers, composites or polymer chemistry.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in materials science or manufacturing.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority across materials science, polymers and composites
• Support new product and material development
• Lead testing, material investigations and laboratory activities
• Provide technical support to production, suppliers and R&D
• Drive innovation and ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

Polymers & composites

Problem-solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science degree

Job description

Owen Daniels in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Materials Scientist to join the R&D and Product Development team in Rotherham/Brinsworth. You’ll act as the technical authority across materials science, polymers and composites, shaping future products and innovative solutions.

The role involves leading testing, material investigations and laboratory activities, providing technical support to production, suppliers and R&D, and ensuring regulatory compliance while driving manufacturing