"Product Scientist (Knowledge Transfer Partnership)"

Applications are invited for this full-time, fixed-term Product Scientist - Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) role between Bangor University’s BioComposites Centre and Platts Agriculture based in Wrexham.

The successful candidate will be based at Platts Agriculture in Wrexham with joint supervision and access to staff expertise, knowledge, and facilities at Bangor University.

The project will develop in-house material characterisation, establish product testing standards, and create an internal R,D&I pathway in Platts Agriculture.

The postholder will be responsible for leading and delivering a challenging research and development project with commercial significance. The postholder will be responsible for transferring and embedding university expertise into Platts Agriculture.

The role will be a combination of office, laboratory, and factory working as part of the project delivery. A typical working week may include attending/leading project meetings, validating experimental methods in the lab, working closely with manufacturing teams to plan developments, building relationships with material suppliers, regulators, and clients to drive products improvements.

Candidates should be educated to postgraduate standard (or equivalent) and have previous experience of material science, ideally with a focus on natural products. The successful candidate will have experience of characterisation or testing of materials and possess experience of working with data. Ability and enthusiasm for Knowledge Transfer are essential. The preferred candidate will be an ambitious professional with a desire to grow within Platts Agriculture as an expert and leader in the field of agricultural R,D&I.

The salary offered is £38,249 with a £4000 personal training budget and 2 residential management training courses provided.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible and the role is available for 24 months.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 17 September 2025

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr Simon Curling at Bangor University - s.curling@bangor.ac.uk or Sioned Bryden-Nowell careers@plattmail.co.uk

Committed To Equal Opportunities.