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About The Job
Materials Engineer
London, N4
4 days in our office, 1 day working from home
£30-40k per annum
Join Shellworks as a Materials Engineer and help us materialise a better future by eliminating plastic pollution.
About Shellworks
Developed for a throwaway culture, plastics have caused significant pollution to our natural environments with 90% of all plastics ever created never being recycled. Recent studies show plastics impact beyond pollution to chemicals and microplastics affecting human and environmental health.
We believe there must be a better way. Our first innovation, Vivomer, is a polymer made by microorganisms that behaves like plastic but degrades upon disposal in any natural environment. Developed through cutting-edge material science, mechanical engineering, design, and operations, Vivomer is a groundbreaking step towards a pollution-free future.
The nature of our work is often described as impossible, but if you’re driven by the challenge to prove there is a better way, join us. You will play a critical role in developing future materials, influencing product creation, and reducing plastic pollution.
The Opportunity
This is a unique chance to help scale sustainable, high-performance alternatives to conventional plastics. As part of our team, you will:
* Collaborate with science and engineering teams to develop and optimize new material formulations with improved properties.
* Source and work with novel biomaterials worldwide to create innovative products.
* Develop and test material formulations in industrial polymer processes, including compounding, injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion.
* Work with suppliers on new materials, including analysis, testing, and qualification.
Our Ideal Candidate
* Holds a degree in Polymer Processing, Materials Science, or a related field, with at least 1 year of industry experience.
* Has a proactive, results-driven mindset and a strong willingness to learn.
* Demonstrates skills in experimental design, data analysis, validation, and documentation.
* Applies creative and critical thinking to improve material processes and solve problems with simple solutions.
* Proficient in polymer processing techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, compounding, and blow molding.
* Experienced in polymer characterization methods, including thermal analysis, rheology, mechanical testing, and microscopy.
Our Benefits
21 days holiday + birthday off + additional holidays during festive season, along with statutory holidays.
Opportunities for growth and development as we expand.
Regular social events and fully stocked office kitchen.
Be part of a team committed to making a social impact.
Join Our Mission
Becoming part of Shellworks means working with passionate experts in materials science and innovation to create a sustainable future. Join us to lead the way in sustainable materials and make a meaningful impact.
Ready to help us redefine what's possible? Apply now and be part of something impactful.
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