Senior Analytical Scientist

• Technical and people leadership of sample analysis activities carried out at the Innovation Centre, 
• Supervise and provide support to Analytical Scientist team, 
• Responsibility for the reporting and dissemination of sample analysis results to internal and external stakeholders as necessary, 
• To perform as proactive liaison with the R&D and Innovation Centre faculty team to ensure planned work can proceed to schedule, 
• To coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure successful project deliveries, 
• To develop enhanced analytical methods used for sample characterization, 
• Contribute to the progression of CCSL’s IP portfolio, 
• To develop and present various standard and ad-hoc reports for a variety of audiences, 
• Ensuring the smooth operation of analytical suite. 
• This role will be based on site 5 days a week in the office 

Requirements

• Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Materials Science (or related), PhD preferable.
• 5+ years of analytical laboratory research experience necessary.

• Strong demonstration of teamworking and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and people effectively.

• An expert 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. 

• Expertise in chromatography is essential.

• Experience in mass spectrometry is desirable.

• Candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to analyze and resolve complex sample matrices, 

• 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 technical and non-technical audience.

• Expertise with data processing, analysis and dissemination in the form of reports and presentations.

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

• Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of post-combustion CO2 capture technologies.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday per year plus 10 gazette public holidays 

Everyone belongs at Carbon Clean 

We are passionate and committed to our people. Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive movement: teams of forward-thinking people, with unique talents, skills, passions, and experiences.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage everyone to join us, whatever your gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, life experience, or background. So please come as you are – we can’t wait to meet you. 

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!