Organic Chemist

The job purpose of this role will be to provide organic chemistry expertise and to play a leading role in the design and synthesis of next generation catalyst and mediator materials offering improved fuel cell performance.

The major challenges and key accountabilities of the role will be:

  • Identify and design target molecules to meet requirements for improved fuel cell performance.
  • Design and execute synthetic routes to target molecules, with consideration of commercial implications.
  • Fully characterise target molecules and conduct preliminary evaluation of properties.
  • Identify patent opportunities and assist with filing patents.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with relevant external sources of expertise.

Technical skills and knowledge required:

  • Expertise in organic chemistry and practical chemical synthesis, with enthusiasm for laboratory working.
  • Educated to PhD level or equivalent in Organic Chemistry.
  • Considerable experience of research and development chemistry in the field of organic chemistry, with a significant proportion of this spent in an industrial setting, having demonstrated a significant input towards target selection and route design.
  • Proven ability to identify and design target materials fulfilling given criteria and design and execute practical synthetic routes to these.
  • Understanding of ligand design and coordination chemistry may be advantageous.
  • Demonstrable record of frequent and high quality publication in the form of patents and/or papers.
  • Competent user of literature searching tools

Personal skills and attributes:

    • Team player with well developed communication skills.
    • Self motivated with personal characteristics to quickly integrate and make an impact within a team environment.
    • Results oriented and standards driven, focused on delivery.
    • Capable of proposing, justifying and prioritising work based on team targets and company needs.
    • Proactive and flexible approach to work.
    • Able to demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving, using both systematic and creative thinking.
    • Desire to see technical advancements through to completion.

To apply please send your CV and a covering email to [email protected]