Senior Research Scientist - Materials Science (Level 1 or 2)
Salary: £34,500 - £52,537 per annum (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Sedgefield
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our Materials Science team, with a particular focus on functional materials and coatings . This role is available at either Senior Research Scientist Level 1 or Level 2, depending on the experience, technical expertise and leadership capability demonstrated during the recruitment process.
This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in materials science who enjoys translating scientific understanding into practical, real-world solutions. While expertise in coatings is highly desirable, we're also interested in candidates who have worked more broadly across functional materials and are keen to apply their knowledge to a diverse range of industrial challenges.
The successful candidate will play a leading role in project delivery, taking responsibility for technical direction, customer engagement and mentoring colleagues. You'll work across multiple projects ranging from materials development and characterisation through to formulation and application development, helping customers overcome complex technical challenges.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading the technical delivery of medium to large-scale customer and collaborative R&D projects.
Acting as a technical lead for project teams and providing scientific direction to ensure successful project outcomes.
Designing, planning and executing experimental programmes focused on materials development, characterisation and formulation.
Developing innovative solutions for customer challenges in functional materials and coatings.
Analysing, interpreting and presenting technical data and recommendations.
Building strong relationships with customers, industrial partners and academic collaborators.
Supporting business development activities, proposal preparation and future project opportunities.
Coaching, mentoring and developing junior scientists, helping to strengthen capability across the wider team.
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, technical r...
Senior Research Scientist - Materials Science in Durham employer: SRG Careers
Join a forward-thinking company in Darlington that values innovation and employee development. As a Maintenance Team Leader, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, a supportive work culture that encourages continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth within cutting-edge laboratory and manufacturing environments. This role not only allows you to lead a dedicated team but also keeps you engaged with hands-on technical challenges, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
