Product Development Scientist
- Cambridgeshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Formulate resin systems for coatings on fibre-based substrates, targeting properties such as barrier performance, mechanical integrity, and cost-efficiency.
- Translate concepts into functional, manufacturable product prototypes aligned with commercial needs.
- Design and conduct experiments, analyse data, and document findings in line with internal R&D procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process development, applications, and commercial teams to ensure alignment from lab to market.
- Support scale-up activities and evaluate downstream process compatibility.
- Maintain a safe and organised lab environment, including documentation such as SOPs and risk assessments.
- Present technical results to internal stakeholders and occasionally external partners or customers.
- Contribute to broader R&D initiatives across the team as required.
- A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in product development, preferably in coatings or related sectors.
- Practical lab experience with a strong track record of safe, organised, and rigorous experimental work.
- Strong data analysis and report writing skills, with the ability to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Enthusiastic about applied R&D and motivated by delivering real-world solutions.
- A proactive, self-starting mindset with a willingness to contribute across a growing business.
- Experience in areas such as barrier testing, paper technology, or heat sealing is a plus but not essential.