Engineer - Biomaterials

We are working with a biomaterials pioneer who is revolutionising materials with creativity and purpose. Their flagship innovation, is a sophisticated biobased material made from abundant collagen—the same protein behind beauty breakthroughs. Combining unmatched quality with eco‑conscious design, sets a new standard for high‑performance and scalable bio‑based materials.

Collaborating with the world’s leading luxury brands, the client crafts beautiful products that align with their creativity, quality, and profitability needs. Powered by their patented technology, they’re transforming bio‑based raw materials into a multi‑billion‑dollar opportunity, creating elegant circular materials with a fraction of the environmental impact.

As an Engineer, you will contribute to the development, characterisation, and scale‑up of next‑generation sustainable materials. You will collaborate with senior engineers and scientists to support manufacturing and R&D activities, learning to translate lab protocols into scalable industrial processes.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled early‑career engineer with a passion for sustainability and material innovation.

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• Support R&D efforts in the development of bio‑based materials and process optimisation.
  
• Assist in scale‑up activities from bench‑top to pilot manufacturing.
  
• Operate and maintain lab and pilot equipment, ensuring high data quality.
  
• Perform material testing and characterisation to evaluate product performance.
  
• Document and analyse experimental data to drive informed decisions.
  
• Develop methods and processes, then solidify knowledge into clear, repeatable SOP documents.
  
• Work collaboratively across R&D, product, and engineering teams to meet project goals.
  
• Adhere to lab safety and regulatory standards.
  

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering or related field (2:1 or 1st Class degree)
  
• Familiarity with lab‑scale process development and materials testing. Familiarity with pilot or manufacturing processes would be beneficial.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multi‑disciplinary teams.
  
• Work independently to manage timelines and deliver results, while being an effective team contributor.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Aptitude with electronic word processing, spreadsheet and presentation systems, as well as comfort in using electronic systems and databases.
  
• Excellent organisation, data analysis, and communication skills.
  
• It is highly desirable if you have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  
• 2+ years of industry or research experience in materials development or process engineering.
  
• An appreciation of Statistical Process and Quality Management, such as LSS, TQM or SPC
  
• Experience with design of experiment (DOE) and/or statistical analysis tools
  
• Understanding of polymers, biomaterials, or textile‑related processing
  
• The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK. (PACT is a licensed sponsor for Skilled Worker Visa).
  
• Bupa medical and dental insurance for peace of mind.
  
• 4x salary life assurance to protect what matters most.
  
• £50 per month Juno allowance – use it on wellness, learning, or lifestyle.
  
• DASH Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
  
• Salary Sacrifice Pension (6% employer and 2% employee minimum contribution).