Materials Scientist in Accrington

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Materials Scientist to join an established chemical manufacturing company that is investing heavily in its future. This role offers excellent progression and development opportunities, a competitive salary of £35,000–£43,000, and a strong benefits package. As a full‑time, permanent position based at the Accrington site, it is an ideal next step for a Materials Scientist looking to contribute to innovation within a growing business. The company is committed to long‑term investment, making it a great environment for a candidate seeking technical challenge.

Roles & Responsibilities for Materials Scientist

• Conduct laboratory work to synthesize and characterize inorganic compounds and related structures as part of your development as a Materials Scientist.
• Improve testing protocols, including equipment procurement and training colleagues in new methods.
• Test the performance of polymeric and coating systems containing inorganic additives.
• Engage with customers and prospective clients to understand their requirements and develop technical solutions that meet their needs.
• Develop and refine structure–property relationships for polymers and coatings incorporating inorganic materials.
• Support the development of new materials and products, progressing formulations from laboratory scale to pilot‑plant scale.
• Assist with scaling up new or improved products to pilot and full manufacturing scale.

Qualifications and Experience Required for Materials Scientist

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Working knowledge of materials characterization, polymer testing, or synthetic chemistry applied in industry is highly desirable.
• Confidence in working autonomously and managing third‑party contract and technical customer relationships is advantageous.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…