Natalie Wood is recruiting for a Polymer Chemist to join a material manufacturing company based in London on a full time, permanent basis.
The Role:
Your main duties will be to:
- Work collaboratively with design and science colleagues to advise on and actively take part in the creation of innovative solutions that use polymer technology in novel, creative ways.
- Undertake daily hands-on research related to the synthesis, characterisation and performance testing of polymeric and composite materials for use in a variety of different applications, ultimately playing a crucial role in the delivery of both internal and client-based R&D projects.
- Lead the technical project management of an innovative R&D programme that is client facing with guidance and under direction from the Head of Science.
- Write articulate and concise project summary reports and status updates for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Continuously search for advanced technologies that complement areas of strategic focus surrounding polymer chemistry.
Further responsibilities will include to:
- Identify new chemical suppliers and build new, lasting relationships helping to manage them to ensure appropriate execution of project deliverables.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, trade associations to maintain knowledge and understanding of the field and to represent the company technically.
- Actively contribute new ideas for internal innovation centred on new commercial products.
- Contribute to internal development by leading scientific education sessions aimed at non-scientific staff.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- PhD in a polymer related specialism, a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2:1 (hons) in material science, chemistry, or chemical engineering and a MSc in polymer science or similar from a top-class university.
- A strong understanding of synthetic and natural polymer materials and how their chemistry relates to functional performance.
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and project management skills; 1-2 years' experience of project management within an industrial or academic research setting.
- Ability to effectively manage time between desk and the lab.
- Passion for materials innovation; innovative thinker and a desire to design and create novel game-changing products.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.
- Ability to take direction coupled with the tenacity to challenge innovative thinking in a constructive manner.
- Creative and collaborative personality with an open-minded attitude.
Please note that your CV should show exact dates of employment (month and year) and any gaps of a month or more should be explained.
CK Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who meet our selection criteria.
If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days of your application for this role, it means that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment campaign. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential. Please quote reference 46866 in all correspondence.
The Role:
Your main duties will be to:
- Work collaboratively with design and science colleagues to advise on and actively take part in the creation of innovative solutions that use polymer technology in novel, creative ways.
- Undertake daily hands-on research related to the synthesis, characterisation and performance testing of polymeric and composite materials for use in a variety of different applications, ultimately playing a crucial role in the delivery of both internal and client-based R&D projects.
- Lead the technical project management of an innovative R&D programme that is client facing with guidance and under direction from the Head of Science.
- Write articulate and concise project summary reports and status updates for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Continuously search for advanced technologies that complement areas of strategic focus surrounding polymer chemistry.
Further responsibilities will include to:
- Identify new chemical suppliers and build new, lasting relationships helping to manage them to ensure appropriate execution of project deliverables.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, trade associations to maintain knowledge and understanding of the field and to represent the company technically.
- Actively contribute new ideas for internal innovation centred on new commercial products.
- Contribute to internal development by leading scientific education sessions aimed at non-scientific staff.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- PhD in a polymer related specialism, a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2:1 (hons) in material science, chemistry, or chemical engineering and a MSc in polymer science or similar from a top-class university.
- A strong understanding of synthetic and natural polymer materials and how their chemistry relates to functional performance.
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and project management skills; 1-2 years' experience of project management within an industrial or academic research setting.
- Ability to effectively manage time between desk and the lab.
- Passion for materials innovation; innovative thinker and a desire to design and create novel game-changing products.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.
- Ability to take direction coupled with the tenacity to challenge innovative thinking in a constructive manner.
- Creative and collaborative personality with an open-minded attitude.
Please note that your CV should show exact dates of employment (month and year) and any gaps of a month or more should be explained.
CK Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who meet our selection criteria.
If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days of your application for this role, it means that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment campaign. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential. Please quote reference 46866 in all correspondence.
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