Cranleigh STEM has partnered exclusively with an exciting start-up business developing sustainable carbon neutral fuels/materials, based in Oxford. The team is now recruiting for an R&D Chemist where you will play a vital role in scaling up their unique catalyst technology – which will involve design, synthesis and testing of the company’s catalysts.
This role will suit a Master’s degree-qualified Chemistry graduate coupled with industrial R&D experience – gained through a placement/sandwich year or post-graduate experience.
R&D Chemist Responsibilities
* Design, synthesis and testing of catalysts.
* Lab-based synthesis and industrial-manufacturing scale-up work.
* Collaborate with fellow Chemists and Engineers to identify improvements.
* Conduct research studies.
* Troubleshoot various procedures.
* Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the chemistry team to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
* Analysis of experimental data and writing of experimental reports.
* Ensuring good lab practices including health & safety.
R&D Chemist Requirements
* Master’s Degree qualification (MSc, MSci, MChem) in Chemistry or closely related.
* Industrial experience operating within an R&D chemical laboratory.
* Experience of maintenance and fault finding of equipment.
* Good understanding of health & safety regulations and procedures.
* Good planning, team communication, and organisational skills.
* A positive can-do attitude with a willingness to accept responsibility.
* A flexible approach and the ability to communicate at all levels.
* Able to work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
* Experience of risk assessment COSHH Safe Systems of Work.
£Comp + 25 days annual leave + pension + medical insurance + potential share allocation.
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