Mimica is seeking a chemical engineer with experience in hydrogel rheology and non-Newtonian fluid mechanics for the development of smart labels for food packaging in the North West. As a small but growing dynamic mission-focused company, this role involves working closely with the product team to develop new products and help to produce and fulfil pilot batches of our existing product while our mass-scale production line is being built. Your work would help pioneer waste reducing solutions in the food industry. At Mimica we offer people-centred benefits such as flexible/remote working, unlimited paid leave and team retreats.
About us
At Mimica, we’re developing an award-winning label, called Bump, that tells you exactly when food spoils, based on storage conditions. Our mission is to radically reduce unnecessary food waste caused by the current expiry date system. Recently, we launched our first product, the Bump Cap, and started selling our first production batches.
Our company values, such as “health and loved ones first”, guide our decision-making. We’re looking for someone to join our current team of 9 to support building our pipeline and managing current customers.
You
We’re looking for somebody passionate about sustainability, making a difference to food waste and who is looking for the level of responsibility that working at a startup can offer.
As one of our company values is diverse expertise, we embrace applicants from all walks of life.
You should have:
- A BSc or MSc degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related discipline
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high quality, accurate work
- Self-motivated and able to work to given targets
- Good ability to follow written, verbal and visual instructions to specifications
- Strong time-management and organisational skills
- Good level of spoken and written English to be able to clearly communicate and report back to the product team
- Responsible attitude towards health & safety in the use of hazardous tools
- Commitment to improvement and working collaboratively with the team
- Any other reasonable tasks within the scope of this role
Your activities will include
- Designing methodology for and carrying out pilot lab studies with hydrocolloids and/or polymers
- Preparing samples for testing (equipment training will be provided)
- Conduct on-going testing and perform statistical analysis on physical properties to ensure product specifications are met
- Conducting routine chemical analysis by preparing samples and running tests in support of the technical team
- Analysing and interpreting data
- Carry out routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Presenting results in reports and presentations
- Exploring and researching iterations for the technology
- Collating existing research into literature reviews
- Running quality control checks on supplies, mid-process and finished product to meet precise tolerances
- Performing functional testing and recording results effectively
- Working with product team to troubleshoot any problems or issues
Work hours
Our normal work hours are 8 hours per day starting between 8-10am, although work hours are flexible and we're happy to work around your schedule
Reward
The starting salary range is £24-26k, depending on experience. Company benefits include:
- Self-managed (unlimited) time off policy
- Full company closure for Christmas period
- Flexible working options
- Workplace pension with employer contribution
- Access to free therapy services
- Allocated personal development time
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Free railcard
- Cycle to work scheme
Location
We’re based at Wrexham Glyndwr University.
If You're Excited About...
- Making a real impact in the fight against food waste.
- Being part of a mission-driven team that values health, well-being, and loved ones.
- Working in a collaborative, diverse environment that values teamwork and personal growth.
- Taking ownership of your role in a growing startup and making a significant impact early on.
Then we think you’ll thrive at Mimica!
Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@mimicalab.com by Monday 4th November.
*Important: Only applications received via email will be considered.*
