Principal Material Scientist
17 days ago
London
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, award-winning London-based Material Science company. They are leaders within their field and are entering an exciting phase of scale-up and commercialisation. Due to the natural growth of the business, they are looking for a Principal Material Development Scientist to join the team. What you’ll be doing? • Lead R&D projects to develop and optimize bio-composite materials from lab-scale to pilot production., • Design and execute experiments using high-throughput and statistical approaches., • Characterize materials using thermal, structural, mechanical, and chemical analysis techniques., • Collaborate with engineers and regulatory teams to ensure compliance and scalability., • Protect intellectual property and mentor junior team members., • Stay updated with industry trends through external collaborations. What they are looking for? • PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field., • 7+ years’ experience in advanced material development, ideally with bio-based or composite materials., • Expertise in structure–property–process relationships and early-stage product development., • Skilled in high-throughput experimental design and statistical methods., • Passionate about sustainability and innovation, with strong leadership and communication skills. What you’ll get in return? This role will be based full-time in Bermondsey. The salary and benefits are competitive. What’s next? For more information or to apply please apply through this advert to speak with Zoe Davies.