Our client is an innovative and technically driven organisation operating at the forefront of bio-polymeric and sustainable materials development. With a strong focus on advanced polymer science, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence, they support a growing customer base across food-contact and performance-critical applications. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Scientific Officer to support research, quality, and regulatory activities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, science‑led environment where technical expertise, curiosity, and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and project-based materials testing, including Melt Flow Index (MFI), disintegration and degradation testing, and food-contact compliance testing.
- Analyse, interpret, and report test data clearly through technical and scientific documentation.
- Carry out and interpret physical and mechanical testing such as tensile, flexural, impact, hardness, density, and thermal performance testing (e.g. HDT, Vicat).
- Assess dimensional and thermal stability of materials.
- Evaluate structure–property relationships and link material performance to formulation and processing conditions.
- Support benchmarking, qualification, troubleshooting, and failure analysis activities.
- Manage and maintain ISO registration (e.g. ISO 9001 and other relevant standards).
- Ensure laboratory and operational activities are compliant with ISO and internal quality requirements.
- Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audits.
- Maintain SOPs, quality documentation, CAPA records, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support risk assessments and quality system development.
- Provide technical support to polymer compounding and processing activities, including formulation development and optimisation.
- Offer input on material performance, processing behaviour, and scale‑up considerations.
- Work closely with R&D, production, and quality teams to support development and commercialisation activities.
- Support regulatory compliance for bio-polymeric materials, particularly food‑contact legislation and biodegradation/disintegration standards.
- Assist with preparation of technical dossiers, regulatory submissions, and customer-facing documentation.
- Support the use of AI and data‑driven tools in polymer development and materials optimisation.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and contribute to digital data management and traceability systems.
Candidate Profile
- Strong technical background in polymer science and polymeric material behaviour.
- Hands‑on experience with physical, mechanical, and thermal testing of polymers.
- Familiarity with MFI, degradation, disintegration, and food‑contact testing methods.
- Experience managing or supporting ISO quality management systems and audits.
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to bio-polymeric and food‑contact materials.
- Knowledge of polymer compounding and processing is advantageous.
- Analytical, detail‑oriented, and highly organised with strong documentation skills.
- Comfortable working collaboratively across scientific, quality, and operational teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation working at the forefront of bio‑polymeric materials and sustainable technologies. The role offers exposure to advanced materials development, quality and regulatory frameworks, and the chance to make a meaningful technical contribution within a collaborative, science‑led team.
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