Materials Scientist

Job Title: Materials Scientist

We are seeking a highly skilled Materials Scientist to join our team at Scott Bader. As a key member of our Measurement Science Group, you will be responsible for managing and executing short and long-term test programmes to support R&D projects, customer qualification programmes, and marine approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and execution of short- and long-term test programmes, as per the plan of the Measurement Science Group team.
• Support in the evaluation of new products developed for new and existing applications, aiming to bring them to market swiftly and effectively.
• Ensure good communication and appropriate involvement with other Research & Development and commercial teams.
• Provide technical support and assistance to resolve production and quality issues, in addition to participating and or leading global cross-functional technology teams as and when required.
• Develop new and improve existing test methods and procedures with aim to optimise our testing capabilities.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, trade associations etc., to help maintain knowledge and understanding of the field in addition to representing the company from a technical standpoint.

Requirements:

• Research experience related to Polymer Science, Material Science or Composite Engineering
• Strong communication skills
• An ability to interpret and analyse data and produce clear concise reports for use across the company.
• An accurate and methodical approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• A degree or equivalent qualification that has incorporated aspects of Polymer Science, Material Science, Composite Engineering, or a related subject.
• You may also have experience from an R&D environment.

What's in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside being included into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Pension
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays – Grow your annual leave entitlement with your length of service.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.

About Scott Bader:

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.