An exciting start-up business developing sustainable carbon-neutral fuels/materials is currently recruiting for an R&D Chemist to join its team in Oxford on a permanent basis. As an R&D Chemist, you will play a vital role in scaling up their unique catalyst technology – which will involve the design, synthesis and testing of the company’s catalysts. This role will suit a degree-qualified (PhD is also accepted) Chemistry graduate coupled with essential industrial R&D experience. You will possess a strong synthetic background coupled with a solid understanding of heterogeneous catalysis. R&D Chemist responsibilities Design, synthesis and testing of catalysts. Lab-based synthesis and industrial-manufacturing scale-up work. Collaborate with fellow Chemists and Engineers to identify improvements and p Conduct research studies. Troubleshoot various procedures. Drive continuous improvement, and innovation in the chemistry team to improve quality, productivity and efficiency. Analysis of experimental data and writing of experimental reports Ensuring good lab practices including health & safety R&D Chemist requirements Degree level qualification (BSc, MSc, MSci, MChem OR PhD) in Chemistry or closely related. Industrial experience operating within an R&D chemical laboratory. Heterogeneous catalysis experience. A strong synthetic chemistry background. Experience of maintenance and fault finding of equipment Good team planning, communication and organisational skills A positive can-do attitude with a willingness to accept responsibility A flexible approach and the ability to communicate at all levels Able to work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team Experience of risk assessment COSHH Safe Systems of Work £Comp 25 days annual leave pension medical insurance potential share allocation