Polymer & Materials Chemist — Green Chemistry R&D

Addible Ltd.; Allenwood; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Addible Ltd. in Kildare is seeking a chemist to join our R&D team, working on polymer synthesis, materials development and polymer dispersions for industrial clients, alongside our oxidation chemistry research.

You will be one of two researchers in a small, growing laboratory, gaining real responsibility for your experimental programme and direct influence on company development. Travel to partner facilities is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science or related discipline, or a Master's with substantial industry experience.
• Broad hands-on experience in polymer synthesis and materials chemistry.
• Experience with characterisation techniques such as NMR, FTIR, GPC, GC-MS and thermal analysis (DSC/TGA).
• Good laboratory practice and a strong safety mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including technical reports for clients.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own experimental programme and document work so that others can repeat it.
• A full driving licence and own transport; regular travel to partner facilities; site transport limitations.
• An existing right to work in Ireland; no sponsorship for work permits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out experimental work in polymer synthesis and materials development.
• Prepare and characterise polymer emulsions and dispersions.
• Contribute to the development of oxidation chemistry.
• Design experiments using DoE and interpret the results.
• Characterise materials, develop quantitative analytical methods (e.g. GC-MS), and keep lab records and protocols.
• Prepare regular updates for directors and technical reports for clients and funded projects.
• Work with clients, academic collaborators and external analytical facilities.
• Share responsibility for laboratory safety, housekeeping, ordering of consumables and equipment care.
• Keep up to date with relevant literature and patents.
• Work flexibly across lab, desk-based and project tasks as needs arise.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Materials chemistry

Scientific writing

Verbal communication

Independent work

Safety mindset

Education

PhD in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science or related

Tools

NMR

FTIR

GPC

GC-MS

DSC/TGA

Job description

Addible Ltd. in Kildare is seeking a chemist to join our R&D team, working on polymer synthesis, materials development and polymer dispersions for industrial clients, alongside our oxidation chemistry research.

You will be one of two researchers in a small, growing laboratory, gaining real responsibility for your experimental programme and direct influence on company development. Travel to partner facilities is required.