At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative collagen-based coatings for advanced biomaterials.
- Company: Join a pioneering materials company revolutionising bio-based materials for global brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, healthcare, and improved pension.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for intellectual property generation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of sustainable materials and drive industry innovation.
- Qualifications: PhD or Master's in relevant science with experience in formulation development.
The predicted salary is between 47000 - 60000 £ per year.
About the Company
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative materials company developing next-generation bio-based materials for global consumer brands.
The company is revolutionising materials through creativity, science, and scale.
Its flagship material is a sophisticated bio-based material engineered from collagen, designed to combine strong performance, sophisticated handfeel, and scalable production.
The business partners with leading consumer brands to create products that meet high standards of commercial viability, performance, and sustainability.
Joining the company means helping shape the future of materials on a global stage.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious, entrepreneurial scientist who wants to challenge convention, move quickly, and contribute to lasting industry change.
About the Role
As a Formulation Scientist within the Product Development Team, you will lead the formulation development of next-generation collagen-based coatings for advanced biomaterials.
This role combines expertise in biobased polymer chemistry with hands-on formulation development, helping translate fundamental science into scalable, high-performance coatings.
You will act as a subject matter expert in coatings and formulation science, driving innovation in collagen modification, coating architectures, and application processes to deliver materials with superior aesthetics, durability, and sustainability.
You will play a critical role in bridging chemistry and product performance, developing formulations that are compatible with the company’s material platforms and scalable manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of novel collagen-based coating formulations, from concept through to pilot-scale validation.
- Develop coatings that deliver targeted performance properties, including flexibility, hand feel, adhesion, and processability.
- Act as the technical lead for coatings within the product development team, guiding formulation strategy and decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with material scientists, process engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure scalability and robustness of formulations.
- Optimise coating processes including mixing, application, and finishing.
- Identify and implement new chemistries, additives, and technologies to enhance coating functionality and sustainability.
- Design and execute experimental plans, analyse data, and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards in all formulations and processes.
- Stay up to date with scientific literature, patents, and industry trends in coatings, biomaterials, and collagen chemistry.
- Contribute to intellectual property generation and new product innovation pipelines.
Qualifications
- A Ph D with 2–8 years of industrial or academic experience in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Coatings Science; or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience.
- Required Skills
- Strong expertise in formulation science, particularly in coatings, dispersions, emulsions, or polymer systems.
- Proven experience developing and optimising coating formulations for performance applications.
- Preferred Skills
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas
- Collagen-based materials, including films, hydrogels, or matrices, and formulation development for these systems.
- Coatings for textiles, leather, or flexible substrates.
- Polymer dispersions, such as polyurethanes, acrylics, or bio-based alternatives.
- Rheology and formulation behaviour for coating applications.
- Characterisation techniques such as rheology and mechanical testing.
- Surface science, adhesion, and interface engineering.
- Translating lab-scale formulations to pilot or manufacturing scale.
- Pay range and compensation package
Salary: £47,000 – £60,000 dependent on experience + Bonus/Equity/Healthcare/Improved Pension
Senior Formulations Scientist - Coatings in Cambridge employer: CT19
CT19 is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Oxford. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and hands-on experience in cutting-edge medical diagnostics. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in healthcare technology while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of one of the UK's most prestigious cities.
