Senior Polymer Development Innovator (Pilot-Scale)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Free on-site parking

On-site gym

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Senior Polymer Development Technologist to join our client’s Innovation Centre in the West Midlands. The role focuses on transforming ideas into commercially viable products via pilot-scale processing and close cross-functional collaboration.

You will contribute across R&D, NPD and RME, manage multiple development projects, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining rigorous documentation and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science or related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of polymer processing techniques and scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise pilot-scale processing equipment (twin-screw compounder, blown film line, injection moulding).
• Produce materials and products for R&D, NPD, RME and small-scale production for direct customer sales.
• Ensure accurate handling and movement of materials through ERP systems.
• Maintain stock control and support material inventory management.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations and safe handling practices.
• Work independently and with teams to meet project and production deadlines.
• Maintain documentation and reporting standards.
• Support QC testing and ensure product compliance and consistency.

Skills

Polymer science

Materials science

Formulation

Compounding

Extrusion

SOPs

Pilot-scale processing

Project management

ERP systems

Analytical equipment

Education

Degree in Polymer Science or Materials Science

Tools

ERP systems

Analytical equipment

QC testing equipment

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Senior Polymer Development Technologist to join our client’s Innovation Centre in the West Midlands. The role focuses on transforming ideas into commercially viable products via pilot-scale processing and close cross-functional collaboration.

You will contribute across R&D, NPD and RME, manage multiple development projects, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining rigorous documentation and quality systems.