Formulation Scientist

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ScienceUnited KingdomCompetitivePermanent

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We are currently supporting our client in the water filtration industry in their search for a Formulation Scientist specialising in UV-curable, high ceramic loading resins for additive manufacturing applications. This role focuses on developing advanced photopolymer systems optimized for stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), and other vat photopolymerization technologies.
The ideal candidate has deep expertise in ceramic or powder filled photopolymer systems, rheology control at high solid loading, and photo initiator chemistry. You will play a key role in driving innovation in high-performance ceramic materials for technical and industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

Resin development and optimisation formulate and optimise UV-curable resin systems with high ceramic loading
Materials characterisation conduct rheological and photopolymerisation kinetic analysis and support thermal debinding and sintering optimisation with process teams
Process integration – collaborate with additive manufacturing engineers to ensure resin compatibility across SLA/DLP/LCD platforms, troubleshoot print defects, optimise slurry stability and support scaleup from lab formulation through to production volumes
Innovation & Research – develop next generation ceramic photopolymer systems and contribute to patents
Documentation and Compliance – maintain formulation records and ensure compliance

Candidate Requirements

MSc or PhD in: Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Additive manufacturing or related field
2+ years (industry preferred) in UV-curable or photopolymer resin formulation.
Hands-on experience with high solid-loading suspensions
Strong understanding of: Photopolymerization mechanisms, Dispersion chemistry, Rheology control
Experience with SLA/DLP additive manufacturing systems.
Familiarity with analytical tools such as rheometers, DSC / TGA, FTIR, laser diffraction / particle sizing
Patent or publication record in advanced materials
Strong problem-solving and experimental design skills
Data-driven mindset with statistical analysis experience (DOE)
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced R&D environment
Excellent technical documentation and communication skills

It is essential that applicants have the right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including a basic DBS check.

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Phoebe Lole

Phoebe is a Consultant within the Science team, specialising in drug discovery. She partners with early‑stage and scaling biotech companies to support the build‑out of highly specialised teams across the drug discovery lifecycle, from platform‑based discovery through to pipeline development. Her expertise spans medicinal and computational chemistry, biology, and translational science, as well as AI‑ and ML‑enabled discovery platforms and the commercialisation of these technologies. She recruits across all levels from lab technicians through to C‑suite and advisory appointments.

Outside of work, Phoebe enjoys hiking, trail running, and baking.

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