At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in advanced material testing and analysis in a dynamic lab setting.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge company focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in materials science while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or related field with lab experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
This role supports advanced material characterisation activities within a laboratory environment, playing a key role in production campaigns and product validation. The Analytical Scientist will lead laboratory operations, manage a team of technicians while ensuring accurate testing, analysis and reporting. Working within a fast‑paced environment, the role combines hands‑on laboratory work with team leadership and continuous improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Managing a team of laboratory technicians supporting sampling, measurement and testing activities.
- Ensuring materials meet defined specifications and customer requirements.
- Analysing data and issuing corrective actions based on test results.
- Maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
- Reporting experimental results for internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting fault analysis and determining appropriate testing methods.
Qualifications
- A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years’ experience working in an industrial or academic laboratory environment.
- Strong understanding of materials characterisation techniques (e.g. microscopy, XRD, FTIR, SEM‑EDX, rheology/viscometry).
- Experience working with laboratory equipment and analytical testing methods.
- Understanding of health and safety protocols, including risk and COSHH assessments.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
If you are looking to take the next step in a laboratory environment, combining hands‑on testing with team leadership and technical development, we would be interested to hear from you. Apply with your CV to find out more.
Analytical Scientist in Coventry employer: Energy Jobline CVL
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in Coventry, where innovation meets excellence. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages team leadership and hands-on experience in advanced material characterisation. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and offers a rewarding career path in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
