Polymer Chemist

Polymer Chemist

South Yorkshire | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

An established advanced manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Polymer Chemist to provide technical leadership across materials, chemistry and product development.

This is a key technical position where you'll act as the subject matter expert, supporting engineering, manufacturing and R&D teams while helping shape future materials and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities as our Polymer Chemist

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• Act as the technical authority for polymer chemistry and materials.
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• Provide expert advice on material selection, chemistry and performance.
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• Support new product development and continuous improvement projects.
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• Advise on material compliance and regulatory requirements.
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• Provide technical support across manufacturing, engineering, HSE and quality functions.
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• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on materials and R&D initiatives.
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• Opportunity to take responsibility for an R&D and testing laboratory.
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What we are looking for

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• Around 7 to 10 years' experience in polymer chemistry within manufacturing or industry.
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• Degree qualified in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. A PhD would be advantageous.
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• Strong understanding of polymer and composite materials.
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• Knowledge of tribology would be beneficial.
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• Organised, proactive and able to communicate technical information effectively across multiple teams.
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If you're looking for a senior technical role where you can influence product development and materials strategy within a growing manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.