Senior Research Scientist
Invinity Energy Systems
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bathgate • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Senior
About the role
- Plan and lead electrochemical R&D projects to explore next-generation materials and flow-battery designs.
- Design and plan experiments within our wider research programmes.
- Conduct electrochemical, wet chemical, and physical analyses of materials and devices.
- Analyse and report experimental results, concisely, and promptly.
- Help manage day-to-day operation of an electrochemical R&D laboratory.
- Ensure H&S policies are adhered to, including COSHH compliance and risk assessments.
- Monitor and optimise existing infrastructure and experiments and mentor junior laboratory members.
- Identify & investigate new materials. Establish & maintain relationships with suppliers and research groups.
- Carry out experimental work to characterise materials and collaborate with Supply-Chain Team as required.
- Develop new test methods and equipment and drive continuous improvement of existing processes and SOPs.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field, and of new techniques.
- Identify solutions to technical problems & challenges on both a lab and production scale.
- Provide technical support to wider teams within Invinity.
- Assist in troubleshooting production and field issues and advise on technical queries.
Requirements
- Ph.D in electrochemistry or related physical science;
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in lab management and the mentoring/guiding of junior scientists;
- At least 3 years of demonstrated post-degree industrial experience within an R&D environment, with a strong focus on battery technology;
- Highly motivated team player, with interest and ability to thrive in a technology start-up environment ;
- Experience and respect for safety in a chemical laboratory/production environment;
- Effective time manager, able to balance multiple concurrent projects, and meet deadlines;
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take initiative to pro‑actively develop and lead projects;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex technology issues to a variety of audiences in a clear, concise manner;
- Specific experience in materials R&D relating to flow batteries is considered highly advantageous.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Leadership development
- Continuous review of policies to ensure they meet the needs of all genders and life stages
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
electrochemistrywet chemical analysisphysical analysismaterials characterizationtest methods developmentSOPsbattery technologyR&D project managementrisk assessmentsCOSHH compliance
Soft skills
team playertime managementorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsinitiativementoringcommunication skillsleadershipcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Ph.D in electrochemistryrelated physical science