Our client is an international petrochemicals company specialising in the development and manufacture of oils, adhesives, sealants, coatings, and polymer-based solutions. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and decades of expertise, they play a pivotal role in supplying high-performance products that are critical to industries such as telecommunications, construction, automotive, and consumer goods. This is a career-defining opportunity for a creative, innovative scientist who can combine hands-on technical expertise with visionary thinking. The role places a particular emphasis on the development of cable fillers and polymer-based materials, where you will apply your material science and polymer chemistry background to design and deliver new products. From laboratory experimentation and formulation through to production scale-up, launch, and exploring new market applications, you will take full ownership of the innovation process. Key Responsibilities * Use your material science and polymer chemistry expertise to design and develop new products, with a strong focus on cable fillers and related applications. * Work hands-on in the laboratory with a variety of instrumentation to test, refine, and optimise formulations. * Oversee product scale-up into production, ensuring seamless transition from lab to manufacturing. * Identify and explore new application areas for products across adhesives, sealants, coatings,...