Synthetic Chemist - Battery Technology - Cambridge

Newton Colmore Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing scientific technology firm in Cambridge is seeking a Synthetic Chemist to develop next-generation energy storage materials. The role involves synthesizing organic chemistry targets and formulating functional materials while collaborating with scientists and engineers. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in Chemistry and a strong background in organic chemistry and polymers. Excellent salary and benefits with career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

10% signing bonus

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and polymers.
• Experience with battery technologies or electrochemical techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis and chemical analysis of organic chemistry targets.
• Formulation of functional material inks and pastes.
• Creative contributions in team discussions.
• Proposal and design of novel materials.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Polymers

Battery technologies

Electrochemical techniques

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Synthetic Chemist - Battery Technology - Cambridge

A growing scientific technology house based in Cambridge is expanding and actively looking to strengthen its in‑house research team by bringing on a Synthetic Chemist to work on novel battery technologies.

Role Overview

As a Synthetic Chemist, you will develop the company's next generation energy storage materials. This includes working within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to maximise battery material performance and contribute to a deep understanding of the structure‑property relationships in functional battery materials and material formulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesis and chemical analysis of organic chemistry targets.
• Formulation of functional material inks and pastes and their pre‑device fabrication physical characterisation.
• Creative contributions to brainstorms, studies, and project meeting discussions.
• Proposal and design of novel materials and recommendations to solve chemical synthetic issues.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and polymers, complemented by a PhD in Chemistry.
• Experience with battery technologies or electrochemical techniques is a significant advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

Highly competitive salary, a 10% signing bonus, and a benefits package, with excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to work on leading edge technologies.

Contract & Career Path

This is a 2‑year fixed‑term contract with possibilities for future roles within the organisation. Ideally, we seek a candidate who is recently or soon to finish a PhD, but we are also open to candidates with 1‑to‑2 years of industry or post‑doc experience.

Application

For more information, apply now and a member of our team will be in touch with more details, confidentially.

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