Senior Chemist

Sheffield

4 months ago

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£Comp + benefits | Full-time | South Yorkshire

We're working with an innovative clean energy business on a mission to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. As they continue to scale, they’re now hiring a Senior Chemist to lead the development of high-value carbon materials, a critical part of their sustainable production process.

This is an opportunity to join a growing R&D team and contribute directly to breakthrough work with real-world climate impact.

About the role

You'll lead on the development, characterisation, and optimisation of carbon materials for a range of commercial applications. The work is hands-on, collaborative, and integral to scaling this organisation’s cutting-edge product offering.

What you'll be doing

Designing and developing routes to upgrade base carbon materials

Characterising materials using techniques such as BET, XRD, SEM, etc.

Evaluating suitability of materials for high-value end uses

Improving energy and resource efficiency in carbon processing

Collaborating with engineers on scale-up from lab to commercial volumes

Developing separation and purification methods

Leading on lab safety protocols including COSHH and risk assessments

Line managing one chemist and supporting future team growth

What we're looking for

PhD (or equivalent experience) in Chemistry or a related field

5+ years of post-academic experience working with carbon materials

Strong understanding of carbon activation and characterisation processes

Experience in microwave-assisted chemical reactions (ideal but not essential)

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Confident communicator and team collaborator

Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

What's on offer

£Comp salary depending on experience

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution (with 3% employee input)

Share option scheme

Relocation support available

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Location & right to work

Full-time, on-site role based at the Advanced Manufacturing Park, near Sheffield

Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to work on sustainable innovation and shape the future of materials science, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to find out more

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