R&D Chemist

Position: R&D Chemist (Permanent)
Are you an experienced chemist who loves turning complex ideas into real, innovative products?

Do you enjoy designing experiments, developing new materials and pushing the boundaries of polymer chemistry?

Ready to play a key role in driving new product development within a fast?moving R&D environment?

If this role sounds like your next move, click apply to explore this further!

The Opportunity
One of our key clients who are a leading chemicals manufacturer is seeking an R&D Development Chemist to support the creation and improvement of their high?performance polymer materials. Working as part of a collaborative research team, you’ll contribute to new product pipelines, laboratory experimentation and the advancement of next?generation technologies.

This role would suit candidates working as a Polymer Chemist, Research Chemist, Development Scientist, Materials Chemist, R&D Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Polymer Technologist, Product Development Chemist, Laboratory Scientist or Process Development Chemist.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Supporting safe laboratory operations, ensuring procedures, documentation and practices meet internal and regulatory standards.
Leading elements of product development projects, planning and carrying out experiments focused on polymer synthesis and material innovation.
Producing and interpreting experimental data, documenting findings and providing clear recommendations through technical reports.
Working with colleagues across R&D, technical, production and commercial teams to progress development projects and share technical insight.
Keeping informed of new polymer technologies and identifying opportunities for improved processes, novel materials or new applications.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
A degree or higher qualification in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
Industrial laboratory experience, ideally involving polymer development, synthesis or advanced material testing.
Strong understanding of analytical techniques, physical testing and polymer characterisation.
Confident applying safe working practices, including risk assessments and chemical safety systems.
Familiarity with structured experimentation, data analysis and project?based working.
It’s great if you also have the following
Experience working with polyurethane chemistry or related polymer systems
Working knowledge of REACH, COSHH and chemical regulatory compliance

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business