Currently recruiting for a Senior Polymer Chemist to join a global polymer & chemicals company to work within their Polymer Development Team with a focus in 3D printing. As a Senior Polymer Chemist, you will be responsible for delivering various development projects for new and modified 3D printing products, and providing technical support to businesses and customers. You will be responsible for the supervision and development of junior members within the team.
To be considered for this Senior Polymer Chemist, you will significant 3D printing experience along with previous polymer development experience. Ideally you will also possess scale-up experience of 3D products and knowledge of dental and industrial markets within 3D printing.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and delivery various long and short-term development projects related to 3D printing and 3D products.
- Develop and evaluate new products and new applications for existing products.
- Maintain a good understanding of all IP and legislation relating to 3D products.
- Communicate with other internal R&D functions including applications, technical services and commercial teams.
- Liaise with plant to assist with the scale-up of new products and assist with any technical queries.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and trade associations to maintain industry knowledge.
Knowledge and Experience
- Degree educated in Chemistry, Polymer Science or closely related subject. PhD would be highly desirable.
- Previous experience within the 3D printing sector.
- Polymer development expertise, in particular for 3D printing and 3D products.
- Scale-up of polymers to plant scale would be highly desirable.
- Someone in a PhD post-doctoral position focussed on 3D printing would be considered.
