Senior Polymer Production Chemist

Scienceabode; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced materials company in the UK is seeking a Senior Polymer Production Chemist. In this role, you will optimise polymerisation techniques, solve complex challenges, and mentor junior chemists while ensuring compliance with safety standards. An MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry is essential, along with significant experience in polymer synthesis, particularly with Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene (HTPB). The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 – £80,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ industrial experience in polymer production.
• Hands-on lab work through to industrial operations.
• Experience with HTPB using anionic polymerisation methods.

Responsibilities

• Optimise polymerisation techniques and solve technical challenges.
• Mentor junior chemists and influence facility operations.
• Ensure processes meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Polymer synthesis experience

Knowledge of UK health and safety regulations

Experience with Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene

Lean and Six Sigma familiarity

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry

Job description

Senior Polymer Production Chemist

If you want to be part of something truly cutting-edge, this could be your next move. The company is investing heavily in new technology and expanding rapidly, working on advanced rocket propulsion systems designed to eliminate the risk of strikes – the safer, smarter side of defence.

It’s a chance to join a team shaping the future of aerospace and polymer science.

You’ll be at the heart of polymer synthesis and production, taking processes from lab scale through to full industrial operations.

This isn’t just routine manufacturing – you’ll be optimising polymerisation techniques, solving complex technical challenges, and making sure everything meets the highest safety and quality standards. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior chemists and influencing how this new facility operates.

The role involves working with Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene (HTPB) using anionic polymerisation methods, so experience in this area will be a big advantage.

What we’re looking for:

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry
• Strong polymer synthesis experience, ideally including Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene (HTPB) using anionic methods
• Hands‑on lab work through to industrial operations
• Minimum 3 years’ industrial experience
• Knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental regulations

Desirable

• Chartered Chemist status or working towards it
• Experience with thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers
• Familiarity with SPC, Lean, Six Sigma

You will need to get SC clearance for this role

£45000 – £80000/annum Excellent Bens

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