Senior Materials Scientist - Novel characterisation

Newton Colmore; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering instrumentation firm in Cambridge seeks a Senior Materials Scientist to enhance characterisation methods using liquid chromatography techniques. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in materials characterisation, possess strong analytical interpretation skills, and hold a relevant academic qualification. The role promises competitive compensation and significant career growth opportunities within an innovative research setting.

Benefits

Highly competitive package

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in characterisation of materials and impurity identification.
• Experience interpreting analytical chemistry results effectively.
• Strong academic focus on materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-instrumental characterisation data and analysis.
• Develop new test methodologies and enhance characterization methods.
• Characterise novel and known small molecule and polymer systems.

Skills

Characterisation of materials

Interpretation of analytical chemistry results

Expertise in liquid chromatography techniques (LC-MS, HPLC)

Inquisitive mindset

Education

Strong academic background in materials

Job description

Senior Materials Scientist - Novel Characterisation

A pioneer of cutting-edge instrumentation in Cambridge is looking for an experienced materials scientist to join their research group.

As a Materials Scientist, you will be responsible for providing multi-instrumental characterisation data, along with high-quality analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Your focus will be on purity analysis and characterisation of materials using liquid chromatography techniques, including LC-MS and HPLC. The goal is to improve current characterisation methods and establish scientific structure-property correlations.

This role involves developing new test methodologies, characterising both novel and known small molecule and polymer systems, and evaluating new techniques to enhance existing characterisation methods from concept to implementation. Your work will have a significant impact.

Ideal candidates will possess the following attributes:

• Proven expertise in characterisation of materials and impurity identification using liquid chromatographic techniques, including LC-MS and HPLC.
• Experience in interpreting analytical chemistry results to draw clear conclusions and recommendations.
• A strong academic background with a focus on materials.
• An inquisitive mindset.

In return, the company offers a highly competitive package and excellent career progression opportunities within an innovative environment.

For more information, please contact Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting at (phone number removed) or apply online, and our team will be in touch.

Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist talent acquisition consultancy in the medical devices and biotechnology sectors, with over ten years of experience placing candidates worldwide. Our goal is to leverage this expertise to maximize your chances of securing your ideal role.