Material Scientist

Kaminskyconsulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in the United Kingdom seeks a Material Scientist to conduct laboratory work and develop innovative materials. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 and opportunities for progression. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science, have experience in materials characterization, and be adept at managing technical relationships. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and long-term growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Working knowledge of materials characterization and polymer testing.
• Able to manage technical customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory work to synthesize and characterize compounds.
• Improve testing protocols and train colleagues.
• Test performance of polymeric and coating systems.
• Engage with customers to develop technical solutions.
• Support development of new materials and products.

Skills

Laboratory work

Materials characterisation

Synthetic chemistry

Polymer testing

Customer engagement

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Material Scientist to join an established chemical manufacturing company. This full-time, permanent position is based at their Accrington site. The role offers progression opportunities, a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000, and a strong benefits package. The company is committed to long-term investment and provides a technical, challenging environment for a candidate looking to contribute to innovation within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory work to synthesise and characterise inorganic compounds and related structures as part of your development as a Material Scientist.
• Improve testing protocols, including equipment procurement and training colleagues in new methods.
• Test the performance of polymeric and coating systems containing inorganic additives.
• Engage with customers and prospective clients to understand their requirements and develop technical solutions that meet their needs.
• Develop and refine structure–property relationships for polymers and coatings incorporating inorganic materials.
• Support the development of new materials and products, progressing formulations from laboratory scale to pilot-plant scale.
• Assist with scaling up new or improved products to pilot and full manufacturing scale.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master\'s degree or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Working knowledge of materials characterisation, polymer testing, or synthetic chemistry applied in industry is highly desirable.
• Confidence in working autonomously and managing third-party contract and technical customer relationships is advantageous.