R&D Laboratory Engineer

Supporting research activities by developing and performing chemical analysis methods in a laboratory environment. Collaborate with partners within academia and industry to deliver research objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes

• To develop and document analytical methods as standard operating procedures
• To perform analytical methods in the characterisation of solvent samples
• To plan and carryout experiments in the development of CO2 capture solvent technologies

• To manage operation of a CO2 capture pilot plant and evaluate outputs
• To test and develop novel CO2 capture process technology
• To contribute towards the safe operation of laboratory and pilot plant facilities

Requirements

To be successful in this role you should have a combination of the below knowledge, skills, and experience:

• A Master’s in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or a relevant subject. PhD is desirable
• Experience of working in an laboratory environment
• Thorough understanding of chemical analysis methods and techniques, including but not limited to: GC-FID, GC-TCD, GC-MS, LC-MS, TIC/TOC, acid/base titration, KF titration, ICP-OES, FTIR

• Posses a strong knowledge of mass transfer, chemical equilibria and thermodynamics
• Experience with pilot plant operation and process control is desirable
• Knowhow and experience in researching or developing solvent-based CO2 capture technology
• Display the ability to critically assess data and literature to provide insight to the R&D and technical teams when required
• An expert communicator with the ability to report technical information to a non-technical audience

• Demonstrate an ability to work autonomously to a high standard with minimal supervision

Benefits

• A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work
• 24 days holiday per year plus 10 gazette public holidays