Surface Modification Scientist — Coatings & Membrane R&D

Hyper Recruitment Solutions LTD; Wytham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + BH

Professional development

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking a Surface Modification Scientist to drive R&D activities, developing and improving coating chemistries for membranes and related applications. You will design experiments, analyse results, and prepare technical documentation to support technology transfer and product innovation.

The role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative team, with a focus on independent problem solving and applying chemistry expertise to real-world

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MSc / PhD) in Chemistry with industry experience in organic chemistry, surface modification or coating formulation.
• Demonstrable problem-solving capability and a strong appreciation of chemical characterisation.
• Solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and improve coating chemistries.
• Conduct lab-based work testing new formulations on different substrates within membrane separation and related fields.
• Analyze technical results to guide surface treatment development and broaden application knowledge.
• Prepare detailed technical documents including process reports, SOPs and technical transfer documentation.
• Collaborate closely with team members to shape project direction and deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Chemical characterization

Education

MSc / PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking a Surface Modification Scientist to drive R&D activities, developing and improving coating chemistries for membranes and related applications. You will design experiments, analyse results, and prepare technical documentation to support technology transfer and product innovation.

The role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative team, with a focus on independent problem solving and applying chemistry expertise to real-world