Graduate Polymer Chemist

Location: West Midlands, commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Stourbridge
Salary: £25000 per annum
Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent

Why join?
Launch your career with a leading UK chemical manufacturer renowned for innovation in polymers and additives.  This role offers hands-on lab work, mentorship from industry experts, and a clear path to senior chemist status, including a funded Diploma in Rubber Technology and Science.  You’ll shape products for global markets like pharmaceuticals and engineering, in a collaborative lab with a supportive team.  Enjoy work-life balance with a 36.25-hour week, generous holidays and the West Midlands’ vibrant lifestyle, from Birmingham’s buzz to affordable living.

About the role
You’ll drive polymer and rubber innovation in a cutting-edge lab, growing into a skilled chemist.

Key responsibilities include:

• Synthesizing novel rubber accelerators and developing polymer compounds.
  
  
• Conducting research, analysis and physical testing of materials.
  
  
• Supporting production and quality control with analytical data.
  
  
• Preparing technical reports and validating experimental hypotheses.
  
  
• Ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.
  
  What background, skills and experience is needed?
  
  
• Degree in Applied Chemistry, Elastomer Technology, or related field.
  
  
• Enthusiasm to learn; rubber experience not required as training provided.
  
  
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and in teams after initial supervision.
  
  What’s on offer?
  
  
• £25000 starting salary, rising with experience.
  
  
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
  
  
• Funded diploma, free life assurance, paid sick scheme (post-qualifying period).
  
  
• Stakeholder pension, voluntary benefits and medical cash plan.
  
  Future growth
  With training, you’ll gain expertise in rubber regulations, elastomer vulcanization and global customer support, potentially presenting at international conferences and shaping industry trends.
  
  How to apply
  Ready to innovate in polymer chemistry?  Apply now