Research Specialist

Impact Solutions is a UKAS accredited laboratory and innovation company that never stops inventing - we have a long consistent thread of innovation and new technology development within the areas of waste valorisation, recycling and sustainability, spanning over 20 years.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative new products and processes.

**Why is this role important for Impact Solution’s work?**

Impact Solutions has an exciting opportunity to join the established innovations team within the Impact Technology Centre (ITC) based at the Kirkton Campus in Livingston.

The team is focused on the delivery of projects aimed at and in collaboration with clients and partners working across several technology areas, including Industrial Biotechnology, Advanced Materials and Polymers, Battery Science and Waste valorisation.

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated chemistry graduate who is passionate about the role of chemistry in innovation.

As a key member of the Innovations team you will have the opportunity to develop new sustainable products, processes and technologies working primarily in the area of battery science and energy materials.

The successful applicant must have a degree in chemistry or related field with a strong technical knowledge of organic and analytical chemistry. Applicants are also expected to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and meticulous organisation skills.
- The applicant shall be a motivated, pro-active, dynamic individual, intent on achieving objectives with a key focus on attention to detail.
- You must have demonstrable laboratoryexperience with knowledge of a wide range of laboratory equipment and techniques.
- The applicant must have excellent people and communication skills with the ability to work within a team and influence decision making.
- You must have a solid understanding of scientific literature and research techniques.
- You must be able to make judgements based on sound reasoning and be able to discuss and communicate to a mixed audience of various backgrounds of expertise.
- You must be proficient in use of standard office IT software such as Microsoft Office programs and any other data analysis tools.
- You must be meticulous with your organisational skills in order to work autonomously and collaboratively.

**The core role**
- To maintain consistent and documented compliance with all relevant Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE), quality and best practice requirements.
- Set up, plan and ensure the execution of experiments; to analyse, interpret and report results and translate obtained findings and knowledge.
- To be responsible for providing and presenting clearly documented records of technical data, decisions, methodologies, calculations and software use in an agreed format.
- Formulate and present possible solution directions and issue advice at request or at own initiative.
- Work with the Battery Science team to develop technical project specifications and assist in delivering these proposals to customers.
- Undertaking analytical testing of products and materials in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
- Provide analysis of data and prepare reports, including relevant conclusions and recommendations for further work programs.
- Responsible for your own time management to ensure deadlines are met.
- You are responsible for contributing in roundtable sessions and be able to constructively discuss and express articulated ideas.

**Benefits**

**Contact**

**Salary**: From £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FG/AT/RSBS