Lead / Principal Scientist

NST Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green energy company in the Aylesbury area is seeking a Lead / Principal Scientist to oversee innovative research on Aluminium Hydroxide from clean Hydrogen production. The role involves hands-on laboratory experiments and collaboration with the Chief Scientist on groundbreaking projects. A PhD or Master’s in Chemistry or Engineering is required, alongside a strong background in the Energy or Chemical sector. This position offers significant growth potential and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Innovative projects

Healthcare benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the Energy or Chemical sector is preferred.
• Strong real world and theoretical chemistry principles are essential.
• Hands-on laboratory techniques and equipment are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on new and existing research experiments.
• Perform hands-on experiments in a laboratory setting.
• Contribute to the progression and shaping of innovative projects.

Skills

Laboratory-based experiments

Chemistry principles

Chemical engineering

Aluminium Hydroxide expertise

Clean Hydrogen knowledge

Education

PhD or Master's in Chemistry, Engineering or similar

Tools

X-ray equipment

Spectroscopy

Job description

This is an exceptional Lead / Principal Scientist opportunity with a cutting-edge green energy company.

The Principal / Lead Scientist opportunity is mainly onsite in the Aylesbury area – due to the nature of the role primarily being on hands on laboratory experiments. The company are flexible, so are fine with working from home when practical.

As Principal / Lead Scientist you will work closely with the Chief Scientist on a range of new and existing cutting edge research experiments focussed on Aluminium Hydroxide from clean Hydrogen production. Existing innovative projects and experiments are already underway with partnerships with leading names in the industry as well as advanced technology in this field. As Principal / Lead Scientist previous experience with Aluminium Hydroxide would be preferred even better if it relates to Green Hydrogen/Filtration. A PhD or Master is required, preferably in Chemistry, Engineering or Environmental Science as Principal / Lead Scientist. Previous commercial experience working within the Energy or Chemical sector is preferred as Principal / Lead Scientist with Chemical Engineering or Material Science being a bonus. Strong real world and theoretical chemistry principles are essential as Principal / Lead Scientist as are modern laboratory techniques an equipment (xray, spectroscopy, mechanical Chemical, electrical properties etc) As Lead / Principal Scientist there may be occasional travel to other UK sites possibly a rare overseas conference or 2 a year. The scope of this Lead / Principal Scientist role is eventually to lead the science function further down the line which given the nature of the business is likely to be high profile as well as very well paid.
Key skills as Lead / Principal Scientist
Proven track record as a Scientist in the Energy, Chemical or similar sector
PhD or Masters in Chemistry, Engineering or similar
Hands on laboratory-based experiments in chemical, material, energy space
Commutable from Aylesbury
Desirable skills as Lead / Principal Scientist
Aluminium Hydroxide
Clean Hydrogen
Ammonia
Clean Energy
This is a truly exceptional Lead / Principal Scientist opportunity both short and longer term- working on innovative cutting edge projects in the green energy sector with the chance to progress and shape the role and projects as well as a great benefits package.
Key skills: Lead / Principal Scientist – Chemical Engineering, Green, Aluminium Hydroxide, Filtration, Chemical Scientist, Material Science, Clean Energy, R&D, Sustainability, Innovation, Al(HO)3, H, Chemistry, IChemE, Mainly Onsite (Aylesbury)

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