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Senior R&D Chemist

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Location:
United Kingdom , Liverpool

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

SRG is working with a leading global manufacturer of speciality polymers. Based in the Liverpool area, they have recently started hiring for a role on their R&D team. This opportunity would suit someone with a strong background in polymers R&D or a similar industry, who are capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Applications welcome from chemists with skills in formulation of polymers, coatings, adhesives and similar industries.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading the development and innovation of new polymer products
  • Managing projects relating to the research and development of polymers and composites
  • Analysing and interpreting data to drive new product development
  • Liaising both internally and externally with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure successful scale up of formulations
  • Adhering closely to health and safety regulations whilst working in the laboratory
  • Supporting quality teams to investigate potential issues and provide improvements

Requirements:

  • Degree in Chemistry - PhD would be beneficial but not essential
  • Significant recent experience in and R&D role in a relevant industry (polymers, coatings, adhesives, sealants or similar)
  • Industrial project management experience would be a distinct advantage
  • Experience of working in a laboratory/material processing environment
  • Knowledge of extrusion and injection moulding would be advantageous
  • Ability to travel or relocate to the Liverpool area
  • A strong understanding of analytical and physical testing techniques
  • Full right to work in the UK.

Nice to have:

  • PhD
  • Industrial project management experience
  • Knowledge of extrusion and injection moulding

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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