Senior Material Scientist

Director of Operations and People at Cultura Connect - Building high performance teams in agriculture, food & forestry

About the company:

A highly innovative company currently gaining global recognition within the Ag Tech sector. Their cutting edge technology empowers farmers to maximize yields and ensure crop reliability, spearheading a revolution in agricultural practices across a rapidly expanding portfolio of clients.

The Opportunity:

Ready to spearhead and transform cutting edge lab research into impactful, market ready Ag Tech solutions that benefit farmers worldwide. The Senior Materials Scientist will play a pivotal role in leading the development, testing, and optimization of cutting edge optical additive materials. This hands on lab role requires expertise in designing and conducting experiments, as well as a deep understanding of complex polymer systems and their industrial applications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead lab based research on new material formulations, additive systems, and complex polymer testing for performance, durability, and optimization.
• Manage the transition from lab scale to commercial production, ensuring product quality, commercial viability, cost efficiency, and production optimization.
• Develop and manage long term R&D plans, lead project teams, mentor junior staff, and engage with leadership to drive innovation.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial partners, suppliers, and external research groups to support product development and market entry.
• Drive patent strategy and manage intellectual property development.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and represent the company at industry forums and conferences.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis and assess new materials for integration into future products.

Qualifications:

• A PhD in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of characterization techniques (UV-Vis, FTIR Spectroscopy, DSC, TGA, mechanical testing).
• A deep understanding of polymer processing, additives, optical materials science, and polymer chemistry.
• A track record in product development and scaling up products to commercial production.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership experience able to lead, inspire, and develop technical teams.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• An entrepreneur with a commercial and strategic mindset.
• A knowledge and understanding of quality standards and regulations for commercial materials.
• Experience in global markets and cross cultural environments.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• The desire to travel when required.

Compensation:

A highly competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the successful candidate's level of experience.

Are you interested?

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Becky on the details below.

Sector: Ag Tech

Role: Senior Materials Scientist

Contacto:

Seniority level: Mid Senior level

Employment type: Full time

Job function: Science and Engineering

Industries: Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing and Robotics Engineering

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia