R&D Polymer Chemist

Science Solutions Recruitment are currently looking to recruit an R&D Chemist for a Materials Manufacturer in the Surrey area, £24,000-£30,000 annum!

As an R&D Chemist you will be responsible for the development and engineering of new polymer formulation, often with novel polymers or solvents.

In order to be considered for the role of R&D Chemist you must be degree educated as a minimum in Chemistry or a closely related field. You must also have previous experience in Polymers whether in industry or education. Those who possess further skills such as electrospinning will be highly desirable.



Key responsibilities:

• Planning and executing electrospinning production runs.
• Analyse and assess any material products for quality control.
• Ensuring company compliance with all health and safety laws.
• Liaise with R&D and production to manufacture product for customers.

Key skills/essential requirements:

• A degree in Chemistry, Materials, Engineering or Physics (other science degrees with lab/chemical handling experience will be considered).
• Research expertise in polymeric materials processing, additive manufacturing, processing of polymers or polymer composites or other liquid/solution processing.
• Research expertise in materials characterisation, mainly SEM.
• A good understanding of Polymer Dissolution e.g. Hanson Solubility.
• Knowledge and experience of electrospinning would be highly desirable.
• Full right to work in the UK.