Overview
Polymer Process Scientist — Location: Cambridge — Full Time | Permanent
Are you a passionate chemist with a strong background in organic or polymer synthesis? We are working with a well reputed chemical manufacturer who are looking for someone to come in and help oversee the scale up of their operations. The role involves physical work and a focus on the synthesis of polymer and organic products that will be scaled up from lab to pilot plant to full industrial production scale.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the synthesis of polymer and organic products and scale up from lab to pilot plant to full industrial production scale.
* Draft detailed process documentation and train production staff on new processes.
* Collaborate with QC teams to develop appropriate test methods and maintain quality during scale-up.
* Work with Procurement to identify and qualify new raw materials.
* Engage with external customers and support trial manufacture.
* Support operations teams in ongoing product manufacture and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Drive process improvement projects (including waste minimisation and efficiency enhancement).
* Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
* The job involves a lot of manual handling; applicants should be prepared to engage in physically demanding work.
What you'll bring
* A degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science or Polymer Science related field
* Practical, hands-on experience in organic or polymer synthesis at lab and/or pilot plant scale
* Strong experience in free radical polymerisation (solution and/or emulsion), polyurethane chemistry and semi-batch processing
* Proven ability to scale up exothermic reactions safely and effectively
* Strong troubleshooting skills and understanding of chemical process safety
* Knowledge of confidentiality practices and handling of chemical hazards and waste
* A Forklift Licence or the capacity/willingness to learn
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