(Senior) Materials Development Scientist
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £48-65,000 plus package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, EC2V 6DB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4719234_1756374646 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a pioneering organisation dedicated to advancing sustainable technologies through innovative chemical process development. This company is committed to transforming materials and manufacturing practices to support a regenerative future. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of science, engineering, and environmental impact.
Your new role
As a Materials Development Scientist, you will lead the discovery and optimisation of novel bio-based materials through high-throughput experimentation and data-driven research. You'll play a key role in developing sustainable products and systems, collaborating across disciplines to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions. This is a hands-on, lab-based role with a strong emphasis on experimentation, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork.This is initially an 18-month Fixed-Term Contract position that has a good chance of converting to a permanent role afterwards.
Main Responsibilities:Innovative Experimentation & Research
- Design and execute high-throughput experiments to develop and optimise bio-based materials.
- Conduct laboratory-scale experiments from conception to completion with scientific rigour.
- Analyse experimental data and provide actionable insights to improve product and process performance.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with material scientists, engineers, and product developers to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly through technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- Continuous Learning & Development
- Stay up to date with advancements in materials chemistry and bio-based technologies.
- Integrate new research insights into ongoing projects to drive innovation.
- Maintain meticulous records of experimental work and ensure data integrity.
What you'll need to succeed
- MSc / MEng in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field with a preference for a PhD - or equivalent experience
- Proven track record in materials discovery and product development, ideally with bio-based materials. Candidates with industry experience of this are highly preferred
- Proficiency in high-throughput experimentation, DoE, statistical analysis, and mathematical modelling.
- Strong analytical thinking, systems-thinking mindset, and excellent communication skills.
- Passion for sustainability, innovation, and regenerative design.
What you'll get in return
You'll have the chance to work within a close-knit, experienced team and make a real difference within a company that's looking to transform the sector and have a far-reaching impact on the global scale.You'll also get a number of progression and development opportunities and a good salary and benefits package with excellent holiday allowance.
What you need to do now
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