Polymer Nanocomposites Scientist

Full Job Description

Lincolnshire

CY Partners are currently recruiting for a Polymer / Materials Scientist to join a forward-thinking manufacturer of innovative materials based in Lincolnshire. Developing and supplying cutting-edge, sustainable composites for use in a variety of applications traditionally filled by plastics, they are seeking to expand their R&D team and are seeking a Polymer / Materials scientist to aid in the further development & optimisation of their products.

This would be an ideal starting point for a PhD scientist looking to enter the industrial sector and keen to see their work applied to creating sustainable products that can be seen on the market now. 

• Research and development of Microplastic free, water dispersible polymers and graphene infused polymers
• Optimisation of current materials, biodegradable polymers & adhesives
• Design and validation of new testing protocols  
• Managing research projects, budgets and laboratory equipment

Benefits:

• Stock incentive options
• On-site Parking
• Company Pension Scheme

• A Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Materials / Polymer Science, Biochemistry or related field.
• Excellent knowledge relating to polymer chemistry, nano-materials or graphene infused materials.
• Prior experience (academic or industrial) in an R&D / materials development environment.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear, concise reports

Please note that Sponsorship is not available for this position

If you would like to apply to this position, please use the link below or alternatively, please email (url removed) with your CV and contact details.

For further information, please contact (url removed), or call Nathan on (phone number removed).