Polyurethane Technologist
Exciting role with a leading polyurethane foam manufacturer with operations near Nottingham. Our client manufactures a range of foams for industries as diverse as furniture, bedding and healthcare. They are a growing business and are looking for a Polyurethane Technologist to drive product innovation, development, improvement and reformulation. You need to have industrial experience developing polyurethane based foams including experience using and incorporating additives, catalysts and flame retardants.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Trials & Mixing
Mixing trialsusing defined formulations and test plans
Prepare chemical pre‑mixes (e.g. catalysts, surfactants, additives, fire retardants)
Precisely weigh and handle laboratory chemicals
Monitor and record reaction behaviour, including rise profile, exotherm, stability, and visual quality
Conduct physical properties and burn testing on trial foams
Analyse and trend results against target performance
Formulation & Analysis Support
Develop new and adjusted formulations based on physical and fire test results
Identify trends and improvement opportunities
Continuous material development through structured testing and feedback loops
Documentation & Traceability
Maintain accurate chemical usage records
Detailed recording to ensure traceability through labelling and record‑keeping
SOPs, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Creating, updating, and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Follow health, safety, COSHH, and laboratory best practices at all times
5S and continuous improvement
Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient laboratory environment
Skills & Experience
Experience working with polyurethane technologies in a laboratory environment
Experience with materials testing, polymers, foams, or chemical formulations
Strong attention to experimental design, with a methodical working style
Ability to follow procedures and accurately record data
Good written communication for documentation and reporting
Personal Attributes
Organised and reliable
Safety‑conscious and compliant
Curious and analytical mindset – can work independently
Comfortable working independently but collaborates well with engineers and developers
Practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving
Great opportunity to innovate and be part of a highly successful organisation with competitive salary and package on offer.
You must have an existing right to work in the UK. Our client is unable to sponsor visa applications