Perovskite Process Development Chemist: Scale-Up Leader

Helio Display Materials; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Helio Display Materials in Oxford is seeking a highly motivated synthetic/process development chemist to advance perovskite nanocrystal technology from lab to scale-up. You will design and execute synthesis, purification and characterisation experiments, and develop robust, transferable methods.

Working closely with scale-up, core-research and analytical teams, you will apply statistical analyses to maximise insight, maintain meticulous records and help shape future manufacturing decisions in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with 3+ years of industrial experience; or MSc/BSc with significant industrial process chemistry experience.
• Deep understanding of synthetic chemistry, ideally with experience in nanomaterials, crystallisation and/or colloidal chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in an industrial environment working on development of organic and/or inorganic chemical synthesis.
• Confident handling large datasets across multiple experiments and employing statistical analyses to maximise insight and understanding (e.g. in JMP, Minitab or equivalent).
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute synthesis, purification and characterisation experiments.
• Develop deep technical understanding of novel synthetic routes for perovskite nanocrystals and organic ligands.
• Work closely with the scale-up, core-research and analytical teams.
• Build process knowledge and experimental evidence to guide future manufacturing decisions.
• Propose and utilise relevant analytical strategies to monitor reaction performance and product quality.
• Apply statistical methods to extract insight, identify critical parameters and guide process development decisions.
• Provide technical leadership for process development projects - defining development strategies and establishing realistic timelines.
• Keep detailed records of experiments and processes.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Synthesis

Purification

Characterisation

Statistics

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Engineering (industrial focus)

MSc/BSc with industrial process experience

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Helio Display Materials in Oxford is seeking a highly motivated synthetic/process development chemist to advance perovskite nanocrystal technology from lab to scale-up. You will design and execute synthesis, purification and characterisation experiments, and develop robust, transferable methods.

Working closely with scale-up, core-research and analytical teams, you will apply statistical analyses to maximise insight, maintain meticulous records and help shape future manufacturing decisions in a