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Material Scientist
Job summary
A leading chemical manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Material Scientist to conduct laboratory work and develop innovative materials. You will engage with clients and contribute to technical solutions while improving testing protocols. This full-time position offers competitive compensation of £40,000–£45,000 along with excellent career progression and a supportive work environment.
Qualifications
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory work to synthesise and characterise inorganic compounds.
- Improve testing protocols and train colleagues in new methods.
- Test performance of polymeric and coating systems.
- Engage with customers to understand their requirements and develop solutions.
- Develop and refine structure-property relationships for polymers.
- Support the development of new materials and products.
- Assist with scaling up new or improved products to manufacturing scale.
Skills
Education
Join to apply for the Material Scientist role at Kaminsky Consulting.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Material Scientist to join a established chemical manufacturing company that is investing heavily in its future. This role offers excellent progression and development opportunities, a competitive salary of £40,000‑£45,000, and a strong benefits package. As a full‑time, permanent position based at the Accrington site, this is an ideal next step for a Material Scientist looking to contribute to innovation within a growing business. The company is committed to long‑term investment, making it a great environment for a candidate seeking technical challenge.
- 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.
- 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.
If you like the sound of the Material Scientist position and would like to be considered, please follow the apply process and submit your most up-to-date CV. Kate Wadsworth is overseeing this role and can provide more information after a successful application, or you can contact our office for support.
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Science
- Industries: Research Services
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.