Development Technician
16 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Development Technician – R&D Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional with a background in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Materials Science? Do you enjoy hands-on laboratory work and want to be part of an innovative R&D team working on high-performance materials? We’re looking for a Development Technician to support cutting-edge product development and durability testing within a fast-paced industrial environment. What you’ll be doing: • Running and coordinating accelerated weathering tests to evaluate product durability, • Carrying out laboratory testing on materials and coatings, • Working with pigments and colour formulations to improve performance and stability, • Recording, analysing, and reporting technical data, • Collaborating with R&D, production, and quality teams to support new product development What we’re looking for: • Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Materials Science, • Some experience or knowledge of polymers, coatings, plastics, or industrial chemistry, • Exposure to lab testing, physical property testing, or pigment/colour chemistry is a strong advantage, • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach, • Ability to work both independently and within a team, • Full UK driving licence preferred Why apply? • Opportunity to work in a practical, hands-on R&D role, • Be part of a team developing high-performance, real-world products, • Great entry point into the materials and coatings industry, • Competitive salary + bonus + benefits