Analytical Scientist

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.

• 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.

• 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.