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Development Scientist (R&D) | Permanent | Birkenhead, Merseyside
Are you passionate about developing innovative materials and formulations? We're recruiting for a Development Scientist to join a growing R&D team, where you'll play a key role in developing new products, improving existing formulations, and supporting the journey from laboratory development to full-scale manufacturing.
What you'll be doing:
- Develop and optimise new formulations for commercial products.
- Design and manage R&D projects from concept through to production.
- Conduct laboratory testing, including viscosity, rheology, DSC, mechanical testing, gel time, and other analytical techniques.
- Scale up formulations from laboratory trials to manufacturing.
- Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver successful projects.
- Investigate quality issues and support continuous product improvement.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, testing capabilities, and equipment.
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What we're looking for:
- Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- At least 1-3 years' industrial R&D experience in polymers, materials, coatings, plastics, adhesives, composites, or a similar field.
- Experience with formulation development and laboratory testing.
- Knowledge of techniques such as Rheology, DSC, Mechanical Testing, or Viscosity Testing is highly desirable.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Right to work in the UK is essential.
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Desirable:
- Experience with thermosets, resins, electrical insulation materials, or advanced materials.
- MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside
Salary: (depending on experience)
Type: Permanent
If you're looking to build your career in product development and enjoy working on innovative materials in a collaborative R&D environment, I'd love to hear from you.
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