Graduate Chemist

An exciting start-up business developing sustainable carbon-neutral fuels/materials is currently recruiting for a Graduate 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 design, synthesis and testing of the company's catalysts. This role will suit a Master's degree-qualified Chemistry graduate coupled with industrial R&D experience - gained through a placement/sandwich year or post-graduate experience. Graduate 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 & safetyGraduate Chemist requirements Master's Degree qualification (MSc, MSci, MChem) in Chemistry or closely related. Industrial experience operating within an R&D chemical laboratory. Experience of maintenance and fault finding of equipment Good understanding of health & safety regulations and procedures Good planning team 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 £30k-£34k + 25 days annual leave + pension + medical insurance + potential share allocation