R&D Technologist Ashbourne £35,000 - £42,000 Love the lab? Passionate about product innovation? This is your moment. We're working with a leading-edge manufacturing business that's powering the future of building materials, and they're on the hunt for an ambitious, curious, and hands-on R&D Technologist to join their growing innovation team. This is not your typical white-coat, clipboard role. You'll be mixing, testing, analysing, and actually creating the next generation of high-performance materials used in real-world, large-scale infrastructure projects. Think big, build smart, and help shape products that go the distance. What's in it for you? A central role in cutting-edge R&D projects Autonomy, support, and a seat at the innovation table Progression into senior roles in R&D or Quality A fast-moving, problem-solving, hands-on lab environment A business that genuinely values ideas and invests in people What you'll be doing: Creating and testing new material trial mixes Coordinating lab trials and external testing programmes Working with production and engineering teams to scale up ideas into real-world solutions Researching the latest materials and market innovations Producing sharp, insightful technical reports Supporting the QA team when needed - you will be part of a team that has each other's backs What we need from you: A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field Solid hands-on knowledge of asphalt, bitumen, and ideally polymer technology Practical experience with hot-melt or roofing systems is a huge plus A naturally curious mind, problem-solving mindset, and an eye for detail Great communication skills, confident writing technical reports and collaborating cross-functionally Strong Microsoft Office skills and a proactive, organised approach to your work Flexibility for occasional travel and adaptable working hours This isn't just a job. It's your chance to shape the future of materials. If you're ready to put your technical skills to the test in a role that rewards creativity, drive, and curiosity, this is the one for you. Apply today or contact us to find out more. Let's build something brilliant together. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.