R&D Scientist

What you’ll be doing

• • Conduct fundamental and applied research from first principles to develop innovative polymer chemistries, resin technologies and formulations.
  • Design, synthesise and evaluate new polymer systems aligned with strategic business objectives.
  • Develop sustainable polymer technologies incorporating renewable raw materials, recycled feedstocks and environmentally responsible chemistries.
  • Develop alternative technologies that strengthen the company's intellectual property and reduce dependence on licensed technologies.
  • Identify and develop breakthrough technologies supporting long-term business growth.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, scientific literature and market developments
  • Contribute to patent generation, intellectual property development and proprietary technology
  • Lead R&D projects from concept through laboratory development, pilot-scale trials, manufacturing implementation and commercialisation
  • Manage multiple concurrent research projects while meeting agreed milestones and timelines.
  • Translate laboratory developments into robust manufacturing processes.
  • Support scale-up activities and manufacturing implementation
  • Provide specialist technical support during customer qualification and product commercialisation.
  • Prepare technical specifications, reports and supporting documentation
  • Develop collaborative relationships with universities, research institutions, suppliers and technology partners
  • Evaluate emerging raw materials, catalysts and processing technologies.
  • Mentor chemists and technicians
  • Promote a culture of innovation, scientific excellence and continuous improvement
  • Support technical capability development and succession planning.

• • MSc (or internationally recognised equivalent postgraduate qualification) in Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry or a closely related discipline
  • Minimum 7–10 years' industrial R&D experience within polymer science, resin technology or related chemical industries
  • Demonstrated experience developing new polymer chemistries and formulations from concept to commercialisation.
  • Experience in polymer synthesis, formulation development, experimental design, statistical analysis of experimental data, scale-up and technology transfer, polymer characterisation.
  • Proven track record of delivering innovative technologies with measurable commercial value
  • Experience working with sustainability initiatives, circular economy technologies or renewable feedstocks would be advantageous.
  • Experience working within an international technical environment or collaborating with external research institutions would be advantageous.
  • Scientific innovation and creative problem solving
  • Technology awareness and innovation mindset
  • Customer and business focus

• • Market related remuneration, including benefits
  • Opportunity to lead the development of next-generation polymer technologies
  • Exposure to cutting-edge research focused on sustainability, circular economy and advanced materials
  • A technically challenging role with significant influence on the company's future innovation strategy.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with leading universities, research institutions and international technology partners
  • Competitive remuneration package aligned with qualifications and experience.
  • Professional development and career growth within a leading polymer manufacturing company.

• • Commitment to Safety, Customer Service, Integrity, and Innovation is at the heart of our success.
  • We are looking for a results-driven Manager who has the ability to work under pressure and has a mindset of continuous improvement