Junior Analytical Chemist - Sustainable Chemistry R&D

Frey Consulting Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Biochem in Nottingham seeks a Junior Analytical Chemist to support analysis and characterization of materials from the depolymerisation process. You will perform routine sample preparation, analytical measurements and data recording, developing hands-on experience with a range of techniques and equipment.

This is an early-career role in a growing climate-tech company, offering hands-on exposure to lab operations, data accuracy and collaboration with R&D teams to advance scale-up and product

Qualifications

• Practical experience with sample preparation, wet chemistry and routine laboratory procedures.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as GC-MS, GPC, GC-FID or HPLC.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process samples from Nova’s depolymerisation and separation processes for analysis.
• Support routine analysis using techniques including GC-MS, GPC, GC-FID, HPLC and related methods.
• Prepare solutions, solvents and other materials required for laboratory testing.
• Record experimental conditions, results and observations accurately and consistently.
• Follow established analytical methods, laboratory procedures and sample‑handling protocols.
• Support routine cleaning, preparation and basic upkeep of analytical equipment and laboratory workspaces.
• Identify unusual results, equipment behaviour or other issues and raise these with the Analytical Chemist or wider technical team.
• Assist with general laboratory organisation, stock management and preparation of consumables.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and best practices for chemical handling.
• Work collaboratively with the analytical, depolymerisation and separation teams to support ongoing R&D and product validation activities.

Job description

Nova Biochem in Nottingham seeks a Junior Analytical Chemist to support analysis and characterization of materials from the depolymerisation process. You will perform routine sample preparation, analytical measurements and data recording, developing hands-on experience with a range of techniques and equipment.

This is an early-career role in a growing climate-tech company, offering hands-on exposure to lab operations, data accuracy and collaboration with R&D teams to advance scale-up and product