Product Development Electrochemist

Totheninespublishing; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A scientific equipment company in Sheffield is looking for a Product Development Electrochemist to join their R&D team. The role focuses on developing electrochemical products, providing customer support, and driving innovative solutions. Candidates should have a PhD in electrochemistry or related fields and expertise in potentiostats or cyclic voltammetry. The company offers a collaborative office environment and the potential for career progression within a fast-growing team.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Free on-site parking

Secure bike storage

Tea & cake catch-ups

Open-plan collaborative office/lab

Qualifications

• PhD in electrochemistry, electrocatalytic research, or a similar degree.
• Hands-on expertise with cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, fuel cells, or CO2 reduction.
• Experience with potentiostats or galvanostats.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrodes and electrochemical cells for various applications.
• Provide quality customer support and service.
• Develop content for electrochemical products.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Problem-solving

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Electrochemistry or similar

Tools

Cyclic voltammetry

Potentiostats

Galvanostats

Job description

Product Development Electrochemist

Salary: £40,000 to £46,000 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed term

Contract Duration: 2 years with potential for permanence

Location: Windsor St, Sheffield (full-time, on-site working essential)

Application Deadline: 08/02/2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a highly motivated electrochemist to join our R&D team and drive our electrochemical product development. This role involves researching and developing new products and technologies based on electrochemical and photoelectrochemical systems, measurement cells, potentiostats, and galvanostats.

About the Role

At Ossila, we manufacture, source, and develop a wide range of scientific equipment in Sheffield, including potentiostats, electrochemical cells, and advanced photoelectrochemical cells. We support green research through providing technologies for CO₂ emissions research, clean water and energy development, battery and solar cell materials, and more.

As a product development electrochemist, you will initially focus on the product development of electrodes, electrochemical cells, and photoelectrochemical cells for applications in cyclic voltammetry, electrocatalytic reactions, corrosion tests, fuel cells, and batteries. You will also take the initiative for upgrading our existing potentiostat and developing a prototype galvanostat.

Responsibilities will centre on tasks such as:

• Product development of electrodes, electrochemical cells, and photoelectrochemical cells.
• Providing quality customer support and service to our customers.
• Content development for electrochemical products, including white papers, videos, and graphics.
• Working with our test and measurement team to upgrade our existing potentiostat for corrosion studies, electrochemical synthesis, and battery research.
• Developing a prototype design of a galvanostat by working with application scientists and engineers, pairing our existing electronic sub‑units with custom, precision‑designed circuitry.

As part of a small and fast‑growing company, you will work both collaboratively and independently. When required, you will work under your own initiative and take responsibility to solve problems.

About You

We look for a proactive electrochemist with strong foundational skills in electrochemistry, broad existing knowledge, and an eagerness to learn and apply new technologies. You should be passionate about product development and customer service, keen on problem‑solving, and enthusiastic about the full lifecycle of product development.

Qualifications:

• You hold a PhD in electrochemistry, electrocatalytic research, or a similar degree.
• You wish to dedicate yourself to helping the community through the development of high‑quality, low‑price electrochemical products with expert customer service and support.
• You have demonstrable experience in one of the following domains:
• Hands‑on expertise with cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, fuel cells, electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction or HER/OERs.
• Hands‑on experience with potentiostats, or galvanostats, or both.
• You are an expert in electrochemical reactions and electrochemical characterisations and have experience working with electrochemical cells or photoelectrochemical cells.
• You are a proactive problem‑solver with the resourcefulness to research and test solutions independently, supported by our experienced R&D team.
• You enjoy being part of a team and fostering a collaborative environment.

Your skills and experience may also include:

• Experience in procurement supply chain management.
• Experience in customer service with strong problem‑solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience in electronic product design and development.

Why Work with Us?

Joining our team means you become part of a forward‑thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. At our Sheffield site, we offer:

• Genuine independence where commercial and career progression are prioritised.
• A potential path to full‑time employment as an R&D Engineer upon successful completion of the initial development projects.
• A long‑running, discretionary profit share scheme.
• Regular tea & cake company catch‑ups.
• Free on‑site parking with marked bays.
• Secure bike storage and shower facilities.
• Open‑plan collaborative office/lab space.

How We Work

Working together in‑person is an essential part of Ossila. We value the collaborative, knowledge‑sharing moments that happen over a cuppa, and this is why our roles are office based. If you are someone who shares this perspective and are enthusiastic about joining Ossila in our Sheffield office, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Ossila is a small but high‑growth business which manufactures and supplies scientific equipment, materials, and laboratory supplies to institutions around the world. Our aim is to help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery. To do this, we are looking to continue our rapid expansion with a view to building a world‑class company of significant size and stature over the next five years. Formed by academics from the University of Sheffield, we now employ over 50 people across our offices in the UK and the Netherlands.

We pride ourselves on our high‑quality products, excellent customer support, and accessible prices. Our customers can be found in over 100 countries (approximately 85% of our sales are exported) and include many of the world’s leading research institutions. We have won both the Institute of Physics award for innovation and the Kings Award for export.

How to Apply

To apply, email us at [e-mail] with a CV and personalised covering letter. This is your chance to tell us why you are interested in the position and how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a good fit. Visit www.ossila.com/apply for more information. No agencies please.