Characterisation Scientist

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

Supporting cutting-edge lithium-ion battery R&D, this contract role offers the chance to join the Advanced Characterisation team of a leading battery organisation. As the Characterisation Scientist, you will carry out routine and advanced analytical testing on battery materials, electrodes, electrolytes and cell components, delivering high-quality data that informs material selection, process development and cell performance across LFP and NMC chemistries.

The Characterisation Scientist will be responsible for:

• Conducting analytical testing using techniques such as BET, PSD, Karl Fischer, titration, TGA/DSC, FTIR, ICP-OES and XRF
• Preparing powders, electrodes, electrolytes and other samples for analysis
• Processing and interpreting data, producing clear reports and presenting findings to project teams
• Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation
• Supporting the development and optimisation of new analytical methods
• Writing and updating SOPs and maintaining accurate laboratory records
• Working safely in line with COSHH, risk assessments and EHS procedures

The Characterisation Scientist will have:

• A degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Electrochemistry or a related discipline
• At least two years' experience in an analytical, battery R&D or advanced materials laboratory, or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience with characterisation techniques such as particle sizing, BET, thermal analysis, spectroscopy and titration
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
• Experience working to SOPs while maintaining data quality and lab compliance
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with lithium-ion battery materials, LFP or NMC chemistries would be advantageous

If you're an analytical scientist looking to apply your lab skills to the next generation of battery technology, we'd be keen to hear from you.