Principal Scientist - Polymer Chemistry

Principal Scientist - Polymer Chemistry Sedgefield Permanent 49,045 - 65,045About the Role CPI is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist - Polymer Chemistry to join our established Nanomaterials and Composites Team within the Advanced Materials and Devices technology centre at NETPark, Sedgefield. This is a senior technical leadership role within one of CPI''s largest and fastest-growing materials science groups. The team delivers a broad portfolio of commercial and collaborative RandD projects across sustainable polymers, advanced coatings, nanomaterials, composites, battery materials, and future manufacturing technologies. Due to continued growth and major long-term programmes, CPI is looking to strengthen its expertise in polymer chemistry and scale-up. A significant part of this role will involve supporting the development of next-generation polymer technologies, including projects focused on advanced fibre and materials manufacturing. We''re particularly interested in candidates who combine deep polymer chemistry expertise with practical experience of scaling polymerisation processes from laboratory development through to pilot-scale operation. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-profile, multi-year programmes while helping shape CPI''s future capability within polymer chemistry and advanced materials. What You''ll Be Responsible For Technical Leadership and Project DeliveryAct as a recognised technical expert in polymer chemistry across CPI projects and ..... full job details .....