R&D Technician


Company:	SRG
Salary:	£28,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	M17 8XA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

R&D Technician required on a permanent basis, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring proven industrial experience of developing polymer based products, specifically thermoplastics.

Title: R&D Technician

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £28,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a well-established manufacturer of speciality chemical products for the polymer industry who have been consistently growing for a number of years. They are now seeking to hire an R&D Technician at their site based in Greater Manchester. This role will be a laboratory based and hands-on role that will include developing both new and existing polymer-based products. A range of experience will be considered and so will prove an excellent opportunity for candidates with proven industrial experience of developing polymer based products, specifically thermoplastics.

Role / Description

Supporting in the development of both of new and existing products.

Potentially liaising directly with customers & clients to provide technical support.

Conduct application & stability testing of new and existing products using a range of techniques.

Remain up to date with current developments in the market.

General maintenance of laboratory areas and equipment.

Requirements

A degree or similar qualification in Chemistry or a related field

Proven industrial experience of developing industrial chemical products (ideally polymer-based)

Recent Chemistry graduates with an industrial placement year are encouraged to apply

Excellent communication skills both written and spoken

Well organised with good time management skills

Enthusiastic, keen to learn and self-motivated

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 667 1795.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit

www.srgtalent.co.uk

to view our other vacancies.

Keywords

chemistry, chemist, development, develop, R&D, research & development, formulate, formulation, formulating, graduate, placement year, industrial placement, development, polymer, polymers, thermoplastic, tpu.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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