Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Glasgow
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
STEM Recruitment is seeking a skilled Application Scientist to join our client’s innovative team based in Glasgow and Strathclyde, Scotland. The ideal candidate will have a strong chemistry background, with experience in food manufacturing, and expertise in hydrogel, collagen, colloid, and gel-based systems. Your role will involve developing scientific insights into the behaviour of casings and gels in customer applications, collaborating with material scientists and process engineers, and delivering technical solutions for product development. This position demands hands-on scientific work, creativity, and proactive collaboration to enable product and technology innovation.
Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, or related fields
At least three years’ experience in research, product development or technical applications
Experience working with hydrogels, collagen, colloids, and related systems in a lab or pilot setting
Strong analytical and scientific insight skills
Experience in food manufacturing or sausage production is desirable
Benefits include an annual bonus, 8% pension match, and x5 life assurance. This is a permanent full-time role offering the chance to work within a dynamic team focused on innovation and scientific excellence in a supportive environment