Synthetic Chemist – Battery Technology - Cambridge

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing scientific technology house in Cambridge is seeking a Synthetic Chemist to work on next-generation battery technologies. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry and strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and polymers. This role offers a competitive salary, a 10% signing bonus, and excellent career progression opportunities on cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% signing bonus

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Polymers

Battery technologies

Electrochemical techniques

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Synthetic Chemist – Battery Technology - Cambridge

A growing scientific technology house based in Cambridge are in the process of expansion and are actively looking to strengthen their in‑house research team by bringing on a Synthetic Chemist to work on novel battery technologies.

As a Synthetic Chemist, you will be charged with developing the company’s next generation energy storage materials. This will include working within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to maximise the performance of battery materials and contribute to developing a deep understanding of the key structure–property relationships in functional battery materials and materials 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

To be considered for this role we are looking for people with strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and polymers that complements a PhD in Chemistry. Any experience with battery technologies or electrochemical techniques would be a significant advantage.

Compensation and Benefits

In return for your hard work the company offer a highly competitive salary, a 10% signing bonus, and benefits package as well providing excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to work on leading edge technologies.

Contract Details

This is a 2-year fixed term contract with possibilities for future roles in within the organisation. We are ideally looking for a candidate who has recently or will soon be finishing a PhD, but we are open to candidates who have 1‑to‑2 years of experience in industry or as a post‑doc.

How to Apply

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