At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise chemical processes from lab to industrial scale.
- Company: Join Vateris, a forward-thinking company in Nottingham.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and development.
- Why this job: Solve challenging chemistry problems and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Nottingham, UK
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Company: Vateris
The Role
We are looking for a highly capable, hands-on Development Chemist to join our technical team and help develop, optimise and scale our chemistry from laboratory development into robust industrial processes. This is an applied industrial role for someone who enjoys solving difficult chemistry problems, optimising reactions and processes, working directly with pilot-scale equipment and using analytical data to drive process development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead chemical process development and optimisation from laboratory through TRL 5+ and pilot scale.
- Design and execute experiments to optimise reaction conditions, crystallisation, product quality, yield and process repeatability.
- Troubleshoot chemistry and process issues and perform structured root-cause analysis.
- Translate laboratory results into robust, repeatable and scalable industrial processes, defining operating windows and critical process parameters.
- Develop analytical methods, specifications, SOPs and quality-control procedures.
- Characterise materials and interpret results using techniques including FTIR, XRD, SEM/EDS, BET, TGA/DSC, calorimetry and GC-MS.
- Work closely with chemical engineers, process engineers and the wider technical team during scale-up.
Candidate Profile
- PhD in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Strong academic background from a leading university or equivalent research institution.
- 5+ years of relevant industrial experience following the PhD.
- Experience working within a startup, scale-up, advanced materials or industrial R&D environment.
Development Chemist in Nottingham employer: Vateris
Vateris is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and sustainability in the climate-tech sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer a collaborative work culture where your contributions directly impact our mission to revolutionise the construction industry. Located in a dynamic environment, our team enjoys unique advantages such as access to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, making every day at Vateris both meaningful and rewarding.
