Join Our Client as a Research & Development Chemist!

Hiring a Research & Development Chemist to develop polymers. Starting asap, competitive salary, based in Herefordshire, permanent position.

Location: Herefordshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: competitive
Start date: ASAP

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about innovation? Our client is seeking a Research & Development Chemist to join their dynamic Divisional R&D team. This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of polymer technology, developing advanced polyurethane and phenolic resin systems and conducting performance testing on polymer foams.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cut polyurethane and phenolic foam samples.
• Mix and run foam formulations using laboratory chemicals.
• Perform small-scale fire tests and operate advanced lab equipment (FTIR, GC-MS, thermal conductivity instruments, etc.).
• Plan and execute experimental production trials.
• Analyse data, write reports, and present findings to senior staff.
• Provide technical support and stay up-to-date with scientific developments.

What We're Looking For

• Recent chemistry/ related graduate or experience within the polymer industry
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• IT literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + profit-related bonus.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Enhanced family leave, buy & sell annual leave.
• Professional development support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted healthcare.

Keywords:graduate, chemistry, development, formulation, product development, npd, new product development, materials, developing, formulate, formulating, construction, adhesive, cement, sealant, grout, coating, elastomer, silicone, mould, paint, plastic.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.