Copia Global
Polymer Application Scientist
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Polymer Applications Scientist
An advanced materials company developing graphene for high-performance applications is seeking a Polymer Applications Scientist to help turn innovative materials science into commercially viable polymer formulations.
The role:
Based in Cambridge, you will take ownership of laboratory and pilot-scale trials, working directly with industrial customers and compounding partners across the UK and Europe. Your work will include:
- Developing and optimising graphene-modified polymer formulations through twin screw extrusion, compounding, and melt mixing.
- Improving dispersion and resolving practical processing issues, including agglomeration, poor wetting, and processing instability.
- Supporting scale-up from laboratory formulations to industrial compounding processes.
- Assessing material performance through rheology, melt flow analysis, mechanical testing, DSC, and TGA.
- Managing technical projects, communicating trial results, and providing practical guidance to customers and partners.
- Running your day-to-day laboratory activities independently, with remote support from the wider technical team.
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What we’re looking for:
- Substantial hands-on industrial experience in twin screw extrusion and polymer compounding, with a strong understanding of how formulation and processing conditions affect material performance.
- A proven ability to troubleshoot processing problems and deliver consistent, reproducible results.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong polymer characterisation skills and confidence interpreting experimental data.
- Clear communication skills and the confidence to work directly with customers and technical partners.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and work autonomously.
- A PhD or postdoctoral background is strongly preferred, alongside the practical processing expertise central to this role. Experience with graphene or other carbon nanomaterials would be an advantage.
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