Materials Applications Scientist

Sunamp Ltd.; Macmerry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunamp Ltd. is seeking a Materials Applications Scientist to develop, test and improve the materials at the heart of our technology for thermal energy storage.

You will design lab experiments, apply analytical chemistry techniques, generate data to inform technical decisions, and support scale-up of PCM manufacturing.

This hands-on role requires a degree in Chemistry or Materials Science and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• At least three years’ relevant scientific or materials development experience.
• Strong laboratory testing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to turn complex experimental findings into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to investigate material compatibility and performance.
• Apply analytical chemistry techniques to develop robust testing and quality control methods.
• Generate and interpret experimental data to inform technical decisions.
• Support the development and scale-up of PCM manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Materials, Operations and wider teams to solve technical challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory testing

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

Apply your scientific expertise to technology that’s changing how we store and use energy.

At Sunamp, we’re advancing thermal energy storage through innovative Phase Change Materials (PCMs). We’re looking for a Materials Applications Scientist to help us develop, test and improve the materials at the heart of our technology.

Experience with of electrochemistry, metallurgy or corrosion science is also highly desirable for this role.

This is a hands-on scientific role where your experimental work will have a direct impact on product performance, quality and development.

What you’ll be working on:

• Designing and conducting laboratory experiments to investigate material compatibility and performance.
• Applying analytical chemistry techniques to develop robust testing and quality control methods.
• Generating and interpreting experimental data to inform technical decisions.
• Supporting the development and scale-up of PCM manufacturing processes.
• Collaborating with Materials, Operations and wider teams to solve technical challenges.

What you’ll bring:

• A degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• At least three years’ relevant scientific or materials development experience.
• Strong laboratory testing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to turn complex experimental findings into clear, actionable insights.

Experience in electrochemistry, corrosion science, metallurgy or manufacturing quality control would be particularly valuable.

You’ll be applying your expertise to real-world materials challenges, contributing to innovative products and helping advance sustainable thermal energy storage technology.

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Working arrangement: Site-based