Job Description

As our new Analytical Chemist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality analytical services across the Scott Bader Group, supporting multiple sites and internal teams. You'll contribute to maintaining product quality and performance by carrying out materials testing and ensuring accurate, timely results.

In addition, you’ll be responsible for managing a variety of analytical tasks to support global business operations and key R&D projects. This includes selecting the most appropriate testing methods, interpreting complex data, and providing valuable insights to drive innovation and improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver analytical testing and materials analysis to support global business operations, R&D projects, and customer requirements.
• Select and apply appropriate analytical techniques, interpret results, and develop new test methods when needed.
• Maintain accurate reporting and communication with internal and external stakeholders, following quality and compliance standards.
• Support and deputise for the Senior Analytical Chemist, contribute to team development, and stay informed on advancements in analytical science.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry, or significant hands-on experience in an analytical laboratory with data interpretation skills.
• Proven experience using and interpreting data from techniques such as IR, GC, GC-MS, GPC, HPLC, NMR, DSC, ICP, or LC-MS.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to accurately record, monitor, and interpret results to deliver meaningful conclusions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and lookups) and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels.

Why join us?

At Scott Bader, we’re proud to be an employee-owned business where our colleagues share in our success and help shape the future of the company. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:

• Enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Profit share and bonus schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy more
• Paid volunteering days and charity match funding
• Learning and development opportunities
• Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Subsidised canteen, free parking and onsite facilities at our Wollaston HQ

We also offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment where innovation, sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do.

About Scott Bader

Scott Bader is a global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we combine over 100 years of expertise with a passion for innovation, quality and sustainability, supporting customers across a wide range of industries worldwide.

Today, more than 600 colleagues work across our global network of manufacturing sites, offices and technical centres, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and outstanding customer support.

What makes Scott Bader different is our employee ownership model. Since 1951, our colleagues have shared in the responsibility and success of the business, helping shape a company that balances commercial success with a strong sense of purpose, community and long-term thinking.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scott Bader, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. We welcome different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, recognising that diversity drives innovation, collaboration and better outcomes for our colleagues, customers and communities.