At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and optimise cutting-edge electrolyte formulations for next-gen energy storage technology.
- Company: Join a pioneering clean energy tech company focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on R&D experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exciting projects and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the clean energy sector while working with a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry and 3-5 years of lab-based experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35550 - 43450 £ per year.
Chemist | Electrochemical Energy Technologies
Brightsmith are supporting an innovative clean energy technology company as they continue to grow their technical team.
We are looking for a Chemist to help develop and optimise the chemistry behind a next-generation electrochemical energy storage technology.
This is a hands-on R&D role where you will take ownership of electrolyte development, chemical characterisation and performance optimisation, helping to translate laboratory discoveries into scalable, commercial products.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in improving system performance, durability, manufacturability and long-term reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, prepare and optimise electrolyte formulations for laboratory testing, validation and scale-up.
- Investigate electrolyte stability, degradation, conductivity, viscosity, solubility and long-term performance under operating conditions.
- Develop and implement analytical methods to monitor electrolyte condition, contamination and ageing.
- Support compatibility testing across membranes, electrodes, seals and other critical system materials.
- Work closely with electrochemists, materials scientists and engineering teams to link chemical properties with overall system performance.
- Analyse experimental data and provide clear recommendations to support product development decisions.
- Support the transition from laboratory-scale formulation to larger-scale production and manufacturing.
- Contribute to supplier engagement, raw material specifications and quality control processes.
- Maintain high laboratory standards, documentation and safe working practices.
Experience Required
- Degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Approximately 3–5 years' experience in laboratory-based chemistry, product development or R&D.
- Strong understanding of solution chemistry, redox chemistry, analytical chemistry and chemical stability.
- Experience designing experiments, interpreting data and translating findings into practical engineering or product improvements.
- Experience working with chemical formulations and laboratory analytical techniques.
- Strong laboratory discipline, documentation skills and knowledge of chemical safety and COSHH.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment.
Desirable Experience- Nice to have but not required
- Experience within flow batteries, electrochemical systems, batteries, fuel cells or other energy storage technologies.
- Knowledge of analytical techniques such as ICP, UV-Vis, spectroscopy, chromatography, titration, conductivity or viscosity analysis.
- Experience with electrolyte degradation studies, ageing analysis or contamination monitoring.
- Exposure to scale-up activities, supplier collaboration or quality control processes.
- Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to help deliver commercially viable products.
Chemist in London employer: Brightsmith
Brightsmith is an exceptional employer, offering a high-impact role where you can lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in pioneering climate technology. With a strong focus on flexibility and growth, you'll engage in diverse responsibilities while becoming an expert in patented technologies that support sustainable manufacturing. The collaborative work culture fosters innovation and personal development, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about advancing the circular economy.
