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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 and p

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