Chemist & Materials Scientist — Advanced Tech R&D

Cambridge Consultants

Cambridge

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company bonus (profit share)
Flexible working & hybrid patterns
Medical insurance & income protection
Employee assistance & mental health
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Sabbatical leave
Pension plan
Career development & training
Free breakfast & two-course lunch
Onsite parking & transport links

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants seeks a Chemist/Materials Scientist to apply chemistry and materials expertise to a range of engineering challenges across energy, healthcare, sustainability and manufacturing. You will work with engineers and commercial teams to translate research findings into practical, market-ready solutions.

The role involves hands-on experimentation, project planning and delivering results that support product development while navigating security clearances when required.

Qualifications

  • Design and execute experimental programmes to investigate complex chemistry and materials science challenges.
  • Broad understanding of chemistry and materials principles and their applications to technical problems.
  • Hands-on practical science with ability to translate findings into practical engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and executing experimental programmes to investigate chemistry and materials challenges.
  • Applying scientific knowledge to developing cutting-edge technologies across sectors.
  • Collaborating with engineers, scientists and commercial teams to translate findings into solutions.
  • Communicating complex concepts clearly to colleagues and clients.

Skills

Experimental design
Chemistry knowledge
Materials science
Communication skills

Education

Chemistry/Materials PhD

Job description

Cambridge Consultants seeks a Chemist/Materials Scientist to apply chemistry and materials expertise to a range of engineering challenges across energy, healthcare, sustainability and manufacturing. You will work with engineers and commercial teams to translate research findings into practical, market-ready solutions.

The role involves hands-on experimentation, project planning and delivering results that support product development while navigating security clearances when required.

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