Senior R&D Scientist

Job Title: Senior R&D Scientist I / Senior R&D Scientist II

Line Manager: R&D Lead

Direct Reports: Yes

Location: London (White City), Lab-based

Working hours: 37.5hrs per week (full time)

About the role

Nanomox is seeking an experienced scientist to work on the valorisation of polymetallic waste. This role will focus on the use of hydrometallurgical and ionometallurgical processes for the targeted extraction of valuable metals from waste. The scientist, in collaboration with the R&D Lead, will be responsible for the delivery of Nanomox’s portfolio of research activities to support technology and product development.

What we are looking for

Essential:

• PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering or relevant discipline or MSc + 3 years (min) or relevant experience.
• Experience in the development and validation of hydrometallurgical and/or ionometallurgical processes for metal extraction.
• Experience with polymetallic waste valorisation.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate within teams & collaborators.
• Excellent research skills including hypothesis generation, experimental design, and data analysis and interpretation.
• Proficiency in relevant analytical techniques, e.g. XRD, XRF, SEM/EDX, and chemical characterisation of polymetallic waste e.g. elemental analysis, ICP-MS, LC-MS, GC-MS, TGA, IR, UV-Vis.
• Proficient in working/managing a chemical laboratory, creating/approving SOPs, maintaining high Health and Safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize activities accordingly.
• Ability to navigate across different domains of knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to find solutions in unknown and ambiguous situations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral (English), with the ability to produce clear reports for both high-level and technical audiences.
• Highly self-motivated, with a detail-oriented approach to work.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions, including punctuality, tact, positivity, flexibility, and cooperation.
• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the UK, visa sponsorship may be considered (e.g. transfer of sponsorship or change of visa type).

Desirable:

• Experience in the scale up of hydrometallurgical or ionometallurgical processes.
• Familiarity with ionic liquids and/or deep eutectic solvents.
• Previous experience managing direct reports in a research environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the lead researcher responsible for delivering designated research activities. This will include overall project design and planning, developing a knowledge base to become Nanomox’s expert in the relevant project area, ensuring material and equipment are available, and coordinating other team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and conduct high-quality experimental test plans.
• Keep organised, accurate and up-to-date experimental records in line with organisational practices.
• Report and manage project risks and implement mitigations, in a timely manner.
• Provide advice, technical support and troubleshooting across the organisation’s portfolio of research projects.
• Ensure regular and effective communication to ensure Line Manager has visibility on project risks, progress, planning and execution.
• Adhere to, and ensure adherence by other staff to, good laboratory practices and any relevant organisational processes and policies.
• Provide supplementary technical support across the organisation’s portfolio of research projects, as required.
• Supervise the laboratory activities of other staff members, as required.
• Provide technical and other support for grant applications, as required.
• Support dissemination activities (conferences, tweets, technical reports/publications etc).
• Support academic or business collaborations.
• Other responsibilities as designated, from time to time, by the R&D Lead or Head of R&D.

Nanomox does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without a prior agreement in place will be treated as the property of Nanomox, with no agency fees payable.