Analytical Lead Chemist

In today’s world, there is a continuous drive towards sustainability and reducing CO2, either through carbon capture or carbon upcycling.

Our client has developed an innovative process to repurpose CO2 into high performance polymeric materials for a variety of everyday products. Having successfully built the business through early research & development they are now beginning the process of product manufacture and sales of these manufactured materials to customers around the world.

They now require an Analytical Lead Chemist to oversee and perform duties focused on the analytical characterisation of the materials produced, using a range of techniques e.g. HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, GPC. The Lead Chemist will be responsible for method development, data analysis and reporting, training of colleagues and supervision of the Analytical team’s work. In addition to this, you will use your expert knowledge to devise strategy for analytical chemistry projects, using the best technique for each scenario. You will also regularly collaborate with colleagues to drive improvement in processes and ensure the quality of work and materials produced is maintained.

To be suitable for this role you will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory


• Developed and validated methods on chromatography instruments; HPLC and/or GC


• Knowledge and practical experience of a wide range of analytical techniques; NMR, KF, titrations


• Devised strategy for analytical chemistry projects i.e. best technique to use


• Gained experience of either training, supervising or managing other analytical chemistry team members

Experience of polymer chemistry or polymer characterization would be extremely beneficial

Apply today for this exciting new role!