CrawlJobs Logo

Senior Research Chemist

srgtalent.com Logo

SRG

Location Icon

Location:
United Kingdom , Cheshire West

Category Icon

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Senior Research Chemist required, based in Cheshire West. Potential candidates will hold significant and recent industrial experience in developing polymer-based products and/or application testing. Requiring a degree (or higher) in Chemistry (or similar). SRG are working with a well-respected, global company who develop a wide range of speciality chemicals and additives. With a genuine drive for innovation, they are now looking for a Senior Research Chemist to join their R&D hub, planning, developing and delivering project plans resulting in the development of new and existing products. This role will involve leading and executing research projects from concept to delivery, designing and synthesising new molecules and managing projects in line with milestones and deliverables. Ideal candidates will hold be qualified to degree level (or higher) in Chemistry (or similar) and hold significant research & development experience. Experience will ideally be with polymer-based products and will include testing the applications of products.

Job Responsibility:

  • Devising & managing projects to develop new functional chemical compounds and products
  • Designing & carrying out lab-based experiments, synthesis & characterisation of new products
  • Working closely with Applications Chemists to establish test methods, to evaluate viability & performance of compounds in market formulations
  • Interpreting analysis results & reporting on findings
  • Using literature, market trends & industry conferences to inform development of synthetic routes & reaction mechanisms
  • Maintaining an awareness of product development & trends in specific industry and project areas
  • Liaising with other internal R&D teams to share information, collaborate & contribute to parallel or long term R&D projects

Requirements:

  • Minimum BSc/MSc in Chemistry (or similar)
  • Proven industrial experience developing polymer-based products
  • Proven industrial experience of researching the application of polymers
  • Able to use creative synthetic techniques to produce new functional compounds
  • Inquisitive and lateral thinking
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills
What we offer:
  • Multinational chemicals business with a strong focus on innovation and a vibrant community of R&D scientists
  • 37.5 working hours, Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Excellent pension scheme, private healthcare and generous annual bonus scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Senior Research Chemist

Senior R&D Chemist – Cosmetic Ingredients

Lead the development of innovative esters and functional ingredients in this exc...
Location
Location
Italy , Milan
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
nonstopconsulting.com Logo
NonStop Consulting
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Degree in Organic Chemistry
  • 5+ years of direct experience in research and development of cosmetic raw materials/ingredients
  • Expertise in esters and functional ingredient chemistry
  • Experience scaling up from lab to plant
  • Fluent in Italian and English
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Identify and evaluate new cosmetic ingredients
  • Synthesis of new ingredients
  • Collaborate with Product Management to assess feasibility and market relevance
  • Support scale-up from lab to plant and troubleshoot implementation
  • Engage with cross-functional teams across Italy and the UK
What we offer
What we offer
  • Be part of a forward-thinking, international team
  • Influence the future of personal care chemistry
  • Enjoy a role that blends innovation, strategy, and hands-on science
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Research Scientist, Mass Spectrometry

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Research Scientist, Mass Spectrometry to jo...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Abingdon
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
ckgroup.co.uk Logo
CK Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Relevant Ph.D. or equivalent experience with a proven track record of small molecule mass spec delivery
  • Experience running and analysing quantitative small molecule mass spec assays
  • Practical experience working with triplequad MS platforms
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex instrumentation
  • It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design, develop, and validate robust small molecule MS-based assays for drug discovery
  • Optimize assay conditions to ensure high sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility for small molecule detection and quantification
  • Collaborate with structural biology and biophysics teams to integrate MS data with structural and biophysical insights
  • Work closely with medicinal chemists, biologists, and other scientists to align assay development with project goals
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs and detailed record keeping in an electronic notebook
  • Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot LCMS instrumentation for routine and novel assays
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior R&D Formulation Chemist

Are you ready to shape the next generation of advanced manufacturing? Join Photo...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Peterborough
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in formulation chemistry, ideally within polymer or coating industry
  • Experience in chemical synthesis preferred
  • Excellent research profile in the area of polymer and/or formulation chemistry
  • Industry experience is preferred
  • Ability to take an objective view of technical problems and address them with creativity and innovation
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing technical concise reports, discuss findings, and provide recommendations on next steps
  • Confidence written and verbal communication to varying audiences with differing scientific and technological background
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead assigned R&D projects, showing tangible progress month after month, working closely with other company departments, external partners, and customers
  • Perform cutting edge, challenging research by designing, formulating, and testing 3D printable resins for specific applications
  • Manage and carry out multiple development projects to support various grants
  • Communicate with customers/collaborators to understand application needs and translate them into technical targets and programmes of work
  • Record all results in a systematic manner, and prepare reports about test results
  • Stay at the forefront of developments in 3D printing materials, polymer science, and formulation chemistry, proposing new ideas and research directions
  • Maintain close awareness of scientific literature, polymer science, raw materials, new technologies trends, and competitors' innovation required to create exciting and relevant product innovations
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and lead by example in all areas
  • Actively participate in the process of continuous improvement of the Company’s Product Safety and Quality Management System, products, and processes
  • Opportunity to mentor and manage a small team
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Polymer Chemist

About 1X: Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing...
Location
Location
United States , Palo Alto
Salary
Salary:
142600.00 - 265100.00 USD / Year
1x.tech Logo
1X Technologies
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • PhD Degree in chemistry, polymer science, chemical engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years in industry or postdoc roles directly related to organic synthesis, polymerization, cross-linking, novel micro and macrostructures, functionalization and self-assembly
  • Strong understanding of polymer chemistry and crosslinking reactions including thermal, photochemical, and reversible chemistries
  • Hands on experience synthesizing, mixing, curing, or processing polymer systems
  • Experience with characterization techniques such as rheology, tensile testing, DMA, DSC, TGA, or FTIR
  • Ability to translate molecular level insight into practical engineering outcomes
  • Comfort working across disciplines and iterating rapidly from concept to prototype
  • First principles thinker with strong experimental design skills and a drive to solve complex materials problems
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills suited to a fast moving, cross functional environment
  • We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design and synthesize novel polymers tailored for sensing, compliance, impact absorption, and long term durability in robotic applications
  • Develop and optimize crosslinking strategies including Diels Alder systems, UV initiated radical reactions, thiol ene chemistry, and condensation cure mechanisms to tune mechanical and thermal behavior
  • Formulate material compositions to achieve specific properties such as softness, stretchability, toughness, resilience, adhesion, and stability
  • Establish processing methods for mixing, curing, casting, coating, laminating, and scale sensitive material handling
  • Conduct mechanical and chemical characterization including tensile testing, viscoelastic analysis, fatigue testing, rheology, thermal analysis, and adhesion testing
  • Work closely with materials scientists and modeling engineers to link molecular structure and crosslinking behavior to predictive performance models
  • Partner with mechanical and industrial design teams to integrate polymer materials into skins, covers, sensors, and compliant structural elements
  • Evaluate new monomers, oligomers, fillers, catalysts, and commercial raw materials to expand our soft matter toolkit
  • Document formulations, processes, and experimental results clearly to support repeatability and scale up
  • Stay current with polymer science, smart materials, advanced curing chemistries, and emerging research to continually enhance material performance
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior R&D Chemist

SRG is working with a leading global manufacturer of speciality polymers. Based ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Liverpool
Salary
Salary:
40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year
srgtalent.com Logo
SRG
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
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.
Job Responsibility
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
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Technical Author-Technical Publications

Position Title: Technical Author-Technical Publications. Reports to: Principal E...
Location
Location
India , Bangalore
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.randstad.com Logo
Randstad
Expiration Date
April 25, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Sound technical expertise in the field of technical publications, preferably heavy engineering or automotive
  • Ability to understand/interpret the engineering drawings
  • Good working knowledge creating/updating Operator & Maintenance Manuals (OMM), Service Manuals, Instruction & Training Manuals
  • Proficiency in authoring tools such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Frame Maker, and Arbortext Editor
  • Knowledge on illustration tools such as Arbortext IsoDraw, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
  • Working knowledge on CAD tools such as Solidworks, NX would be an added advantage
  • Good communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Graduate in Mechanical Engineering/Automobile, or equivalent from a reputed college
  • Relevant experience of 3 to 5 Years
  • Good in teamwork and co-ordination with other teams
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Service and Repair manuals [SRM], Operator & Maintenance Manuals [OMM] using various authoring tools
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Pcb technician

Job Description: Expertise in all type of components soldering Ex. Chip Compone...
Location
Location
India , Pune
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.randstad.com Logo
Randstad
Expiration Date
April 06, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Expertise in all type of components soldering Ex. Chip Component, IC’s, through hole components
  • Expertise in component value measurement & component body marking
  • Knowledge about PCB assembly, inspection & Testing
  • Knowledge of pick, Place, Stencil Printer & Reflow Machine
  • Knowledge about electronic circuits & harness diagram
  • Knowledge of assembled PCB board bring up test
  • Maintain 5S
  • Knowledge of electronic components & Connectors
  • experience 5
Read More
Arrow Right
New

TMT Technician

We are seeking a qualified TMT Technician with a B.Sc. degree and 2-6 years of e...
Location
Location
India , Jamshedpur
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.randstad.com Logo
Randstad
Expiration Date
April 10, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • B.Sc. degree
  • 2-6 years of experience in healthcare
  • Treadmill Test (TMT)
  • Echocardiography (Echo)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Perform TMT (Treadmill Test) procedures
  • Conduct Echocardiograms (Echo)
  • Ensure patient safety and comfort during tests
  • Maintain and calibrate equipment
  • Record and document test results accurately
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
What we offer
What we offer
  • Competitive contract compensation
  • Opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare setting
  • Gain valuable experience in cardiac diagnostics
Read More
Arrow Right