Vacancies in polymer science and industry

The role is to generate robust experimental data and analysis on the compatibility of materials and the integration of inks into ink jet printers. Incorporating a high level of practical experimentation with method development and data reporting. The successful applicant will be educated to degree level in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related subject.

For further details and how to apply, please see the document linked below. Vacancy posted 19th June 2008, no closing date given.

Vacancy with Domino

Lubrizol’s Chemical Synthesis Department at Hazelwood has a vacancy for a Research Chemist. The successful applicant will be part of a diverse and innovative group of scientists generating new ideas and applications that impact our business worldwide. You will be expected to interact daily with our commercial, analytical and performance testing departments in Hazelwood and Wickliffe, Ohio; pilot-plant and production facilities throughout the world and our main synthesis laboratories in Wickliffe to achieve this end. You will also be expected to help draft patents on your inventions, work closely with Universities, write detailed technical reports and undertake molecular modelling.

Vacancy posted 3rd June 2008, no closing date given. Please see the job description linked below for further details and how to apply:

Lubrizol synthetic chemist

Sheffield based DIAMOND Dispersions manufacture high quality superfine dispersions for the global inkjet ink industry. Diamond wish to strengthen their R&D and technical capability by recruiting a graduate chemist. The role will initially involve undertaking product quality analysis checks and some lab based R&D. Part of position will be providing technical support to our global customer base. As the role develops it is anticipated that the jobholder will play a significant role in all development projects undertaken within the company.
Vacancy posted 15th May 2008, no closing date given. Please see the attached document for further details:

Chemist with DIAMOND dispersions

The Polymer IRC has been selected by the Polymer Innovation Network (P.I.N.) to co-ordinate and deliver technical foresight activities and create innovative knowledge transfer projects in the polymers sector. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated individual with the ability to think imaginatively and with a proven track record of delivering results. You will have excellent organisation and communication skills, be a team player and able to work across academic and industrial boundaries.

Vacancy posted 13th May 2008, closing date 28 May 2008. Please see the attached document for further details:

PIN/Foresight programme manager

The Materials and Processes Laboratory at GM R&D has an opening for a Research Scientist/Engineer to work in one of these areas: carbon fiber composites, damage and fracture of polymer composites, electroactive polymers, or biosustainable polymers.

Vacancy posted 25th April 2008, no closing date given. Please see the attached document for further details:

Research Scientist with GM

Cytec Engineered Materials supply high performance adhesives, advanced composites, carbon fibres and fibre preforms into the aerospace and Formula 1 industries. We currently have a vacancy at our strategic R&T group at Wilton for a research scientist, trained to PhD level in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or Materials Science and preferably with one to two years industrial or post doctoral experience working on either polymer or composite systems.

Vacancy posted 24th April 2008, the closing date for applications is 30th May 2008. For further details, please see the attached job description:

Cytec research scientist

Reckitt Benckiser New Technologies Group is looking for an ambitious, hard working person to be part of the CT team, based in Hull. You will display clear and logical thinking which will lead to successful and timely delivery of projects and reports. You will be working in a challenging and enjoyable environment, which will offer many rewards both on a personal and business level.

Vacancy posted 18th April 2008, no closing date given. See the document linked below for more information:

Sandwich student/temporary

Kelly Scientific Resources: We are looking for a polymer scientist, materials or bioengineering specialist to work within a the New Product Development Team. 50% of your time will be spent coordinating test programmes with the study team, maintaining project files, designing history files and general in-house information Management. The remainder of your 50% time will be working hands-on in the laboratory performing R&D and characterisation tests on bio-polymers/devices. (more…)

Böd Ayre Products is a new company based close to Vidlin on the Shetland Islands, processing locally hand-harvested seaweed into natural and organic products that are currently mainly used in agriculture.

The company is now embarking on a significant growth phase requiring us to build modern premises here at Lunnaness for the production of additional product ranges that will take us into exciting new market areas, and is seeking a suitable person to help the Company move forward.

This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional individual to take up this important new role, which could lead to a senior management position and possible shareholding in the company. This hands on role is likely to appeal to someone with a practical engineering background and an interest in organic production, but who is able to assist and develop into other aspects of a small, but fast growing, business.

Vacancy posted 10th April 2008, no closing date given. See the document linked below for more information:

Böd Ayre job description

Scott Bader manufactures and sells polymers and resins into a wide range of Speciality Polymer and Composite markets. All products are developed in-house by our R&D team, supported with application development and technical service departments.

Scott Bader is continuing to strengthen its R&D and Technical capabilities at its headquarters in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, and as part of this expansion, we are now looking to recruit a Polymer Chemist. (more…)