Materials Scientist

Materials Scientist PERMANENT Accrington Posted: 4th March 2026 Salary: £40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum Duration: Reference: BBBH16262 Industry: Location: Accrington Start Date: ASAP Skills: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Materials Scientist to join a established chemical manufacturing company that is investing heavily in its future. This role offers excellent progression and development opportunities, a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000, and a strong benefits package. As a full-time, permanent position based at their Accrington site, and is an ideal next step for a Materials Scientist looking to contribute to innovation within a growing business. The company is committed to long-term investment, making it a great environment for a candidate seeking technical challenge. Roles & Responsibilities for Materials Scientist: * Conduct laboratory work to synthesise and characterise inorganic compounds and related structures as part of your development as a Material Scientist * Improve testing protocols, including equipment procurement and training colleagues in new methods. * Test the performance of polymeric and coating systems containing inorganic additives * Engage with customers and prospective clients to understand their requirements and develop technical solutions that meet their needs. * Develop and refine structure property relationships for polymers and coatings incorporating inorganic materials. * Support the development of new materials and products, progressing formulations from laboratory scale to pilot-plant scale. * Assist with scaling up new or improved products to pilot and full manufacturing scale. Qualifications and Experience Required for Materials Scientist: * Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science. * Working knowledge of materials characterisation, polymer testing, or synthetic chemistry applied in industry is highly desirable. * Confidence in working autonomously and managing third-party contract and technical customer relationships is advantageous. If you like the sound of the Materials Scientist position and would like to be considered, please follow the apply process and submit your most up-to-date CV. Kate Wadsworth is overseeing this role and can provide more information after a successful application, or you can contact our office for support.