Position: Polymer Materials Specialist
Salary: Up to £30,000
Location: Wrexham
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Polymer Materials Specialist to bridge the product development and process engineering groups together. You’ll be expected to divide your time between project work in the laboratory and on manufacturing equipment.
Key responsibilities:
  • Take a lead role in the powder materials aspects of new product development
  • Understand surface release and wetting properties
  • Provide a bridge between product development and process engineering to help ensure timely product launches and efficient manufacturing.
  • Advise on new and alternative raw materials (all powders)
  • Advise on new surface treatment processes
  • Support the development of product specifications and the manufacturing protocols required for them
You’ll be involved in various projects from understanding polymer powder laydown, flow and compression of the base polymers to identification of new PE and PP powder grades that can be used in their processes.
You
Ideally you’ll have a good degree in a relevant science or engineering subject and have previously worked in a similar role within industry.  You’ll have excellent knowledge of polymer materials and a understanding of powder materials processing.
Experience in Polymer chemistry, material science and powder processing is key for this role. Training will be provided where necessary to ensure you have the right mix of knowledge and skills required to complete all projects.
The Company
A specialist filtration company who manufacture porous media and products are currently recruiting. They work on continued product development using porous plastics for life science applications which have been very successful. They are looking for an experienced scientist to join them and help build the bridge between product development and engineering.
There are great salaries on offer along with competitive benefits so if you are looking for a new challenging career please send you CV to Natasha Robbins at JAM Recruitment.Apply now