Graduate Research Scientist

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment; Waverley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy technology company is hiring a Graduate Research Scientist in Waverley to enhance technical development in power systems. This role is ideal for Chemistry Graduates eager to work in R&D, conducting experiments and generating data to advance hydrogen and ammonia technologies. Strong lab skills and experience with analytical methods are required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Strong practical lab skills and interest in experimental work.
• Good communicator with curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Experience with analytical methods such as GC-MS, IR, XRF, or SEM.

Responsibilities

• Run experiments, collect data, maintain lab records, and support ongoing research.
• Prepare samples, run analytical measurements, and support test planning.
• Report experimental outcomes clearly and contribute to learnings.

Skills

Practical lab skills

Analytical methods knowledge (GC-MS, IR, XRF, SEM)

Communication skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry or related field

Job description

A leading clean energy technology company is hiring a Graduate Research Scientist to accelerate technical development across next‑generation power systems.

This is a perfect role for a Chemistry Graduate who wants to get into clean energy R&D. You’ll be hands‑on in the lab, running experiments, generating data and contributing directly to the development of hydrogen and ammonia‑to‑power technologies.

Graduate Research Scientist

15 Month FTC, Full‑time

£ Competitive + Benefits

Cranleigh, Surrey

Responsibilities

• Run experiments, collect data, maintain lab records and support ongoing research programmes.
• Prepare samples, run analytical measurements and support test planning.
• Report experimental outcomes clearly and contribute to learnings.
• Support safe operation of lab and test areas.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry or closely related scientific field.
• Strong practical lab skills and interest in experimental work.
• Good communicator with curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Experience with analytical methods such as GC‑MS, IR, XRF or SEM.
• A genuine interest in clean or renewable energies would be highly advantageous.

Desirable

Exposure to hydrogen or ammonia technology applications.

If this aligns with you, send your CV or reach out directly at [e-mail] let’s talk and get you moving into clean energy R&D.