Join a pioneering climate tech team developing high-performance alternatives to traditional plastics. As a Materials Scientist, you will lead the formulation of novel polymer blends and additive packages, bridging the gap between laboratory characterization and industrial scale-up to ensure materials perform like conventional plastic while remaining fully compostable in natural environments.
Materials Scientist at VC-backed climate tech startup
Join a pioneering climate tech startup as a Materials Scientist to solve the global plastic crisis by developing high-performance polymer blends that offer the durability of traditional plastics while ensuring they biodegrade completely in natural environments.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£35k-£45k + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
VC-backed climate tech startup
What you will do
- Develop and iterate on proprietary polymer blends and additive packages to optimize mechanical performance and end-of-life biodegradability.
- Build predictive frameworks correlating laboratory data such as rheology and crystallinity to real-world processing behavior in manufacturing environments.
- Design and execute rigorous experiments while managing relationships with material suppliers to qualify and source sustainable new feedstocks.
Who this is a fit for
- Holds a graduate degree in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, or a related field with at least one year of industry R&D experience.
- Demonstrates deep first-principles understanding of polymer structure-property relationships and hands-on expertise with characterization tools like DSC, TGA, and rheometry.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, lean startup environment where they can build processes from scratch and communicate technical findings to cross-functional teams.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the development of innovative materials that perform like conventional plastic but biodegrade naturally without leaving microplastics or toxins behind.
- Work within a well-funded, Series A climate tech startup backed by leading impact investors focused on solving urgent environmental challenges.
- Directly influence the scaling of commercial materials already entering global markets, working at the unique intersection of research science and manufacturing.
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