Lead Materials Scientist - SEM/EDX & FTIR Expert

TemplarFox Consultancy; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TemplarFox Consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Materials Scientist with SEM/EDX and FTIR expertise to support analytical service development for multinational clients.

You will act as the SEM/EDX and FTIR specialist, handling diverse sample matrices, troubleshooting instruments, and delivering high-quality reports while maintaining strong client communication and teamwork within a fast-growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree to PhD in physical chemistry or materials science preferred.
• 5 years' hands-on experience with SEM, SEM/EDX and FTIR instrumentation.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Excellent report writing and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert for SEM, SEM/EDX and FTIR.
• Handle and prepare diverse sample matrices.
• Troubleshoot SEM, SEM/EDX and FTIR instruments.
• Interpolate samples and data for SEM and FTIR analyses.
• Produce high-quality reports and communicate with clients.

Skills

SEM expertise

FTIR expertise

Materials analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data interpolation

Education

Degree in physical chemistry or materials science

PhD (preferred)

Tools

SEM

SEM/EDX

FTIR

Job description

TemplarFox Consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Materials Scientist with SEM/EDX and FTIR expertise to support analytical service development for multinational clients.

You will act as the SEM/EDX and FTIR specialist, handling diverse sample matrices, troubleshooting instruments, and delivering high-quality reports while maintaining strong client communication and teamwork within a fast-growing consultancy.