Senior R&D Scientist CV-Library Senior R&D Scientist

Scienceabode; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven R&D organization in Greater London seeks a Senior R&D Scientist to develop extraction technologies for high-value materials from industrial waste. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inorganic chemistry and hands-on experience with wet-chemistry techniques. Responsibilities include designing laboratory experiments, optimizing extraction processes, and mentoring junior researchers. This position offers an opportunity to engage in innovative sustainability projects, ensuring significant visibility and technical ownership within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with hydrometallurgy and inorganic systems.
• Experience in developing extraction and purification methods for metals.

Responsibilities

• Design and run laboratory experiments on metal extraction and purification.
• Document technical processes and results clearly.
• Guide junior researchers informally.

Skills

Wet-chemistry experience

Data interpretation skills

Experimental design

Safety awareness

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

ICP

XRD

XRF

SEM-EDX

Job description

Cranleigh STEM are partnering exclusively with a mission-driven R&D organisation developing next-generation technologies for recovering high-value materials from complex industrial waste. Their work supports the shift toward circular resource use and sustainable materials processing.

This is a rare opportunity to join a small, highly technical research team in a hands‑on experimental role, helping to shape a new extraction platform at the intersection of inorganic chemistry, sustainability and process innovation.

Senior R&D Scientist

Location: London (Zone 1–2)

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 | Full‑time, Permanent

The Role

You will design and run laboratory experiments focused on the extraction, separation and purification of metals from heterogeneous feedstocks.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing solution‑based extraction and separation experiments
• Investigating leaching behaviour, speciation and process variables
• Characterising materials using ICP‑OES, XRD, SEM‑EDX, XRF and related tools
• Optimising conditions for improved yield, selectivity and purity
• Producing clear technical documentation and sharing results across the team
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• Supporting SOP development, lab workflows and safety standards
• Informally guiding 1–2 junior researchers

About You

Essential:

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or related discipline
• Strong hands‑on wet‑chemistry or hydrometallurgical experience
• Experience with metals, inorganic systems or complex waste feedstocks
• Proficiency with ICP, XRD, XRF, SEM‑EDX
• Strong experimental design, troubleshooting and data interpretation skills
• Excellent safety awareness and documentation practice

Desirable:

• Experience with mixed‑metal systems, E‑waste, battery materials or mineral processing
• Knowledge of ionic liquids, solvent extraction or alternative leaching approaches
• Exposure to early‑stage or evolving R&D environments

Why Apply?

• Work on a novel extraction platform in an emerging clean‑materials landscape
• Solve complex chemistry challenges with real sustainability impact
• Stay fully hands‑on while operating at a senior level
• High visibility and technical ownership in a growing, innovation‑driven team

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