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
- Act as the technical authority for polymer chemistry and materials.
- Provide expert advice on material selection, chemistry and performance.
- Support new product development and continuous improvement projects.
- Advise on material compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support across manufacturing, engineering, HSE and quality functions.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on materials and R&D initiatives.
- Opportunity to take responsibility for an R&D and testing laboratory.
What we are looking for
- Around 7 to 10 years' experience in polymer chemistry within manufacturing or industry.
- Degree qualified in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. A PhD would be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of polymer and composite materials.
- Knowledge of tribology would be beneficial.
- Organised, proactive and able to communicate technical information effectively across multiple teams.
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.