Advance polymer synthesis and formulation development at a Kimberley research facility through hybrid laboratory and remote collaboration.

As Senior Materials Scientist, you will develop new polymeric materials and scale promising synthesis processes. The work combines hands-on characterization with application development for aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. You will also mentor junior scientists and support technical growth across the R&D; team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and scale synthesis processes for promising materials
- Lead formulation development and advanced polymer research
- Evaluate physical, chemical, and mechanical polymer properties
- Collaborate with engineers on real-world material applications




- Mentor junior scientists and contribute to technical team growth

Requirements:

- Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related discipline
- At least six years' polymer synthesis and characterization experience
- Proven expertise with relevant polymer characterization techniques
- Understanding of polymer chemistry, physics, and processing
- Creative material design and solid project completion record

Use advanced synthesis, polymer characterization, and application development expertise to scale materials for demanding industry applications.

📌 Senior Materials Scientist Polymer Synthesis (Kimberley)
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📍 Kimberley