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PhD Synthetic Polymer Chemist
Job Type
Permanent
Location
South Yorkshire
Salary
Up to 10000 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH170699_1763909592
Date Added
November 23rd, 2025
Consultant
Chris Beckenham
PhD Synthetic Polymer Chemist required on a permanent basis in South Yorkshire. Requiring a PhD in Chemistry or related subject and proven experience of synthesising polymers through education or work history.
Title: Synthetic Polymer Chemist
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Term: Permanent
SRG are currently working with a well-established company producing a wide variety of emulsions and adhesives for a wide range of applications. As their success continues and the company continues to grow, they are looking to hire a PhD Synthetic Polymer Chemist to join their small technical team based in South Yorkshire. This role would suit candidates who have recently completed a PhD in Chemistry, with proven experience of synthesising polymers either through education or work history.
Benefits: An excellent opportunity to join a well-established company with a fast-paced, people focused working environment. Working hours: 8:00am-4:00pm (with flexibility).
Role / Description

• Develop formulations of new and existing products polymer/emulsion products, working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Support in the synthesis and development of polymer-based products
• Support process improvement of formulations
• Support in various short-term applications and development projects
• Support in the scale-up of new products, providing support to production as and when needed
• Convert successful formulations into manufacturing instructions, supporting the scale-up from laboratory to production
• Advising production teams on appropriate adjustments to ensure product meets customer specification
• Complete production Quality Control (QC) as required

Requirements

• A PhD in Chemistry or similar (Polymer Science etc.)
• Proven formulation/development experience of synthesising polymers and polymer-based products (through education or work history)
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and self-motivated

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If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to . For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 526 1898.
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.
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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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