Polymer Chemist

About the businessWe are partnering with a well-established manufacturer of high-quality decorative PVC films for exterior and interior applications. The business is recognised for innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence. You will join a collaborative New Product Development team focused on creating next generation surface coating technologies for decorative and functional films. The roleThe Polymer Chemist will play a key role in developing and optimising coating formulations and surface technologies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to new product development from concept through to production. Key responsibilities include:- Develop and optimise coating formulations and techniques including excimer, UV and 2K lacquers for decorative PVC films- Design and implement new water-based inks and primers to improve performance and sustainability- Lead innovation in embossing techniques, creating new surface textures and finishes- Introduce new product features aligned with market trends and customer requirements- Conduct laboratory experiments, analyse data and present results to support development decisions- Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality or performance issues in new and existing products- Evaluate new raw materials and suppliers against cost, quality and sustainability criteria- Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and customers, including troubleshooting and specification guidance- Travel occasionally to ..... full job details .....