AnthroTek
Material Scientist – Hydrogel and Ionogels Formulation
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Anthrotek Job Opportunity
Anthrotek is a fast-growing start-up specializing in hyper-realistic silicone solutions. Our products include artificial skin, faces, organs and body parts, serving the medical industry with synthetic surrogates for testing, training and validation. We blend cutting-edge material science (silicone, soft materials) with precision engineering and the latest 3D and AI technologies.
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated multidisciplinary Material Scientist / Senior Material Scientist to join our dynamic team on a 9-months fixed-term contract. The (Senior) Material Scientist will lead the formulation of hydrogels and ionogels and their mechanical testing (tensile, rheology).
These new materials will open the door to a new generation of anatomical models that can be used by medical devices manufacturers or surgeons to practice procedures, thus enhancing training experiences for medical professionals.
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The position is onsite only, and must start on November 1st, 2026 (due to grant requirements).
Key Responsibilities
- Formulation of hydrogel and ionogels.
- Rheological and mechanical (tensile) testing of the resulting gels.
- Participate in start to end project management, including resource and time estimation, sourcing, drafting updates and product validation.
- Work with communication protocols to ensure seamless data transmission.
- As part of a small, highly collaborative team, you’ll work across disciplines to support R&D, prototyping, and iterative problem-solving.
Required
- A degree (MSc or equivalent minimum) in material science, chemistry or equivalent.
- At least 1-2 years experience with hydrogel and/or ionogel formulation.
- Solid understanding of rheology and tensile measurements.
- Proven Experience of Project Management Skills.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously.
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Desirable Skills
- Project Management experience in industry.
- Experience with tensile and rheological equipment.
What We Offer
- Initial salary ranging from £30,000 to £50,000 per year (full-time basis) depending on experience.
- 26 days of annual leave.
- Industry-leading training opportunities.
Inclusion at AnthroTek
We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. AnthroTek is an equal-opportunity employer building a team as varied as the humans our products emulate.
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Apply directly here or send your CV and Letter directly at careers@anthrotek.com
No Recruitment Agencies, Please
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies and other third parties do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Anthrotek has a strict policy of not engaging with unsolicited agency services and we do not offer fees for candidate referrals from third parties.
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