Lead the formulation of manufacture-ready polymer materials for a startup tackling the plastic crisis. You will serve as the technical bridge between design and manufacturing, translating customer requirements into chemical specifications for industrial-scale production. This high-impact role involves designing stable, repeatable formulations optimized for extrusion and molding to replace traditional plastics.
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Senior Scientist at well-funded sustainable materials startup
Are you a polymer expert ready to end plastic waste? This well-funded startup is seeking a Senior Scientist in London to lead the formulation of groundbreaking, compostable materials. You'll bridge the gap between lab R&D and industrial-scale manufacturing, designing bio-based solutions that replace millions of units of plastic for global brands. With a competitive salary, equity, and a high-autonomy environment, this is your chance to apply deep science to one of the world's most urgent environmental challenges. Join a fast-growing team and see your chemical specifications come to life on the production floor while scaling a sustainable future for the planet.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£55k-£65k + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Well-funded sustainable materials startup
What you will do
- Design and optimize polymer formulations for industrial-scale extrusion and molding.
- Act as the primary technical interface between commercial design teams and manufacturing partners.
- Own formulation development from initial bench-scale testing through to stable, repeatable mass production.
Who this is a fit for
- Holds a Masters or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Materials Science.
- Possesses at least two years of hands-on R&D experience within an industrial setting.
- Exhibits deep knowledge of polymer chemistry and a first-principles approach to material properties.
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a mission-driven team creating bio-based, compostable alternatives to traditional plastic packaging.
- Play a pivotal role in a well-funded startup scaling fast with significant Series A backing.
- Directly shape the company's trajectory by moving deep science from the lab to the production floor.
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