Polymer Process Chemist

2 weeks ago


Suffolk, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Reed Scientific are recruiting for a Process / Polymer Chemist with industry experience in scaling up technologies from lab scale to the manufacturing process. This is a permanent position to be based in Suffolk and is an exciting opportunity to join a Research and Development company at the cutting-edge of industry. 

The Role

In this role, you will be involved in various multi-disciplinary projects, aimed at developing products and processes in preparation for manufacture. This will range from developing new products and technologies, testing and supporting existing technologies, products and processes and designing products and processes for manufacture while managing risks and timings.

Responsibilities will include

  • Working with engineers, partners and other scientists, to develop, test and optimise technologies from concept to commercialisation.
  • Create prototypes and generate proof-of-concepts.
  • Develop prototypes and concepts from lab-scale to manufacturing, setting tolerances, process flows and quality requirements
  • Project management, maintaining and ensuring project progress and delivery on-time and in-budget
  • Report on product progress in a timely manner
  • Work with the product development team to define, manage and counteract risks
  • Ensure regulatory requirements are met
  • Contribute actively to the implementation and improvement of H&S

Essential Qualifications, experience and skills

  • A degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or closely related subject
  • At least five years’ of industrial product or process development experience
  • Must be proficient in the fields of polymer and synthetic chemistry
  • Experience in the nitrile and latex industry, polymer extrusion/melt spinning and injection moulding of plastics and also the textile industry would be a great advantage
  • Must be enthusiastic and adaptable, and happy to be hands-on
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated and have enthusiasm for new and innovative concepts
  • Be able to meet the challenges of a fast paced start-up and provide innovative ideas to the technical team

Beneficial Experience and skills

  • Experience in multi-step synthesis of polymers, modification of small molecules, surface modification of materials and characterisation of synthesised compounds and developed materials.
  • Knowledge/experience in various industrial coating techniques
  • Professional qualifications in Lean Six Sigma or PRINCE2 or similar

Salary: £60k - £75k p/annum, dependant on experience

Benefits: Flexible working, Free Parking, Employee Share Option Scheme, Company Laptop, 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Our client is developing innovative technologies that will make the world a safer place. If you have the skills, qualities and experience required and you want to be part of a great team , then please apply online now. 

To be considered, you will need to have the right to work in the UK as our client is unable to provide sponsorship.



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