Battery Characterisation Scientist - R&D Analytics

Evera Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Evera Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading battery organisation in Oxford to recruit a Characterisation Scientist. The role focuses on routine and advanced analytical testing on battery materials, electrodes and cells, delivering high-quality data to inform material selection and process development.

You will work with techniques like BET, ICP-OES, XRF and DSC, prepare samples, interpret data, write reports and maintain SOPs, while upholding COSHH and lab compliance in a fast-paced R&D

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years' experience in analytical battery R&D or a materials lab.
• Hands-on with characterization techniques (particle sizing, BET, thermal analysis, spectroscopy, titration).
• Strong data analysis and ability to produce clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing using techniques such as BET, PSD, Karl Fischer, titration, TGA/DSC, FTIR, ICP-OES and XRF.
• Prepare powders, electrodes, electrolytes and samples for analysis.
• Process and interpret data; produce reports and present findings to project teams.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data analysis

Report writing

Instrument maintenance

SOP development

Lab safety

Education

Chemistry degree

Materials Science or related

Tools

BET

PSD

Karl Fischer

Titration

TGA/DSC

FTIR

ICP-OES

XRF

Job description

Evera Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading battery organisation in Oxford to recruit a Characterisation Scientist. The role focuses on routine and advanced analytical testing on battery materials, electrodes and cells, delivering high-quality data to inform material selection and process development.

You will work with techniques like BET, ICP-OES, XRF and DSC, prepare samples, interpret data, write reports and maintain SOPs, while upholding COSHH and lab compliance in a fast-paced R&D