Senior R&D Formulation Chemist

Are you ready to shape the next generation of advanced manufacturing? Join Photocentric Ltd, a globally recognised leader in 3D printing innovation with offices in the UK and the USA. From our headquarters in Peterborough, we develop and export cutting-edge 3D printing technologies and manufacture our own resins that are transforming how products are designed and made across many industries.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Senior R&D Chemist with a strong background in formulation / polymer chemistry to join our chemistry team.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Formulation Chemist to use your experience and knowledge to drive projects through the development process from early stage research through to manufacturing and production.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior R&D Formulation Chemist will include:

• Lead assigned R&D projects, showing tangible progress month after month, working closely with other company departments, external partners, and customers
• Perform cutting edge, challenging research by designing, formulating, and testing 3D printable resins for specific applications
• Manage and carry out multiple development projects to support various grants
• Communicate with customers/collaborators to understand application needs and translate them into technical targets and programmes of work
• Record all results in a systematic manner, and prepare reports about test results
• Stay at the forefront of developments in 3D printing materials, polymer science, and formulation chemistry, proposing new ideas and research directions
• Maintain close awareness of scientific literature, polymer science, raw materials, new technologies trends, and competitors' innovation required to create exciting and relevant product innovations.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and lead by example in all areas
• Actively participate in the process of continuous improvement of the Company’s Product Safety and Quality Management System, products, and processes.
• Opportunity to mentor and manage a small team

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications of our Senior R&D Formulation Chemist:

• Proven experience in formulation chemistry, ideally within polymer or coating industry
• Experience in chemical synthesis preferred
• Excellent research profile in the area of polymer and/or formulation chemistry
• Industry experience is preferred
• Ability to take an objective view of technical problems and address them with creativity and innovation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in preparing technical concise reports, discuss findings, and provide recommendations on next steps.
• Confidence written and verbal communication to varying audiences with differing scientific and technological background.

If you’re excited by the idea of manufacturing in orbit and want to be part of a project that’s changing how things are made in space and become our Senior R&D Formulation Chemist, please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you.