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Materials Scientist - Project-based Role for Sustainable Formulations & Process Development

London, UK

Join Biophilica and Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Materials

Are you a materials scientist passionate about sustainability, innovation, and cutting-edge materials development? Biophilica, a pioneering and award-winning materials science startup, is seeking a highly driven and organized commercial R&D scientist to join our team in London. If you have expertise in green chemistry, biopolymers, coatings, and surface chemistry — particularly with polysaccharides and plant-derived polymers — we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development and scaling of our award-winning plant-based materials with unique environmental benefits.

About the Project-based Role

We are seeking aPhD-qualified Materials Scientistwith commercial experience in biopolymers and green chemistry to join us for a contract project. This role is perfect for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial scientist who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. You will develop formulations for product applications, processes and technologies, to rapidly scale our materials, ensuring they meet market quality and cost demands.

Key Responsibilities in the Project:

• Novel materials design and developmentusing green chemistry principles
• Formulation development,support process engineering and optimisation
• Analyse and reporton standard chemical and mechanical testing
• Collaborate closely withindustrial researchpartners and external vendors
• Manage projects efficientlyto deliver on time or ahead of schedule
• Occasionallytravel within the UK/EU

What We’re Looking For:

• PhD (or postdoctoral experience) ideally inMaterials Science. Chemistry, or a closely related field will also be considered.
• Strong commercial research experience inplant-derived biopolymers and green chemistry,including polysaccharides.
• Experience instartup environmentsand a clear understanding of what drivesstartup success
• Knowledge ofsurface characterisation techniquesand mechanical property analysis of polymers
• Experience working with engineers focused onprocess design, manufacturing scale-up, and commercial production
• Youthrive on challenges
• Excellenttime-management, organisational, and project management skills
• Strongcommunication skillsto collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work successfully, delivering resultsboth independently and within a team

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Occasionaltravelfor off-site visits
• Acollaborative, agile, and innovativework environment
• The opportunity toshape the future of sustainable materials
• A role in a team making areal environmental impact

How to Apply:

To apply, please send yourcover letter, CV, compensation expectations, and contact information for three professional referencesto .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Biophilica is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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