Development Chemist required for role in Nottinghamshire. Previous experience within polymer products and composites will be necessary

Development Chemist (Polymers)

Retford, Nottinghamshire (commutable from Sheffield, Lincoln and surrounding areas)

Salary - £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

Permanent

British Citizenship Required

SRG is working with a leading manufacturer of high spec polymer and composite products. Based in the North Nottinghamshire area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their team laboratory team. This is a great opportunity for a chemist or engineer with a background in polymers and materials. You will join a growing team in a fast-moving lab environment with a wide range of specialist materials testing equipment. Applications from new PhD graduates are welcome and individuals with previous industry experience would be considered at the upper end of the salary scale.

Benefits: Company pension and life insurance. Annual salary reviews, company bonus and employee benefit scheme. Opportunity for international travel

Role Description

• Developing and implementing new polymer-based products as well as improving existing products
• Using specialist knowledge on polymers and nanomaterials to deliver strategic projects
• Analysis of material properties with specialist mechanical testing techniques
• Tweaking polymer formulations and troubleshooting
• Liaising with customers and suppliers
• Adhering to safety standards and Working safely in a laboratory environment

Requirements

• Degree in chemistry, engineering or similar relevant discipline
• Experience in a chemicals manufacturing or polymer engineering role would be advantageous
• Experience in materials development
• Working knowledge of polymers and elastomers
• Ability to travel or relocate to the Retford on a daily basis
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

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Keywords: Polymers, polyurethane, thermoset, materials science, chemical, manufacturing, formulation

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