We are looking for an Analytical Scientist to work within the Battery Development Laboratory and support the business during production campaigns through the use of advanced characterisation techniques. (12-month FTC).
The Analytical Scientist will:
* Manage a team of laboratory technicians to support sampling, measurement and verification of products against pre-determined COA requirements.
* Ensure produced materials conform to customer standards and requirements.
* Issue corrective actions to key stakeholders based on collected analytical data.
* Maintain, calibrate and operate characterisation equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with characterisation equipment.
* Record and report experimental results generated through testing for both internal and external customers.
* Carry out fault analysis, determining suitable methods and approaches with the equipment available.
* Engage and contribute toward continuous improvement measures.
* Maintain high safety standards and ensure compliance with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems, including writing of risk and COSHH assessments.
The Analytical Scientist will have:
* Hands-on experience and a strong understanding of techniques utilised in materials measurement and characterisation e.g. rheology/viscometry, microscopy, XRD, FTIR, SEM-EDX, XRD, DSC/TGA etc.
* Minimum 3 years of previous experience working in an industrial or academic laboratory environment.
* Minimum BSc degree in Chemistry, Chemical engineering or related discipline, with at least 3 years of hands-on laboratory testing.
* A comprehensive understanding of health and safety protocols in a lab environment, including conducting risk and COSHH assessments.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity.