Application Scientist: Advanced Materials for Energy Storage

Copia Global; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern laboratory facilities

Professional development

Commercially impactful projects

Job summary

Copia Global in Manchester is seeking an Application Scientist to join its growing technical team. You will develop and optimise material formulations for customer applications and perform laboratory testing of advanced materials to demonstrate performance.

You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing and commercial teams to accelerate product development, prepare samples, analyse data and produce clear reports. A strong background in materials science or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Degree, MSc or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with material preparation, testing and characterisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise material formulations for customer applications.
• Conduct laboratory testing and performance evaluation of advanced materials.
• Prepare, process and characterise samples using a range of analytical techniques.
• Work closely with customers to understand technical requirements and provide application support.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and commercial teams to accelerate product development.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data, producing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Support the scale-up of new products from laboratory to commercial applications.

Skills

Lab testing

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's/PhD in Materials Science or related

Tools

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Job description

Copia Global in Manchester is seeking an Application Scientist to join its growing technical team. You will develop and optimise material formulations for customer applications and perform laboratory testing of advanced materials to demonstrate performance.

You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing and commercial teams to accelerate product development, prepare samples, analyse data and produce clear reports. A strong background in materials science or related field is required.