Senior R&D Scientist — Hydrometallurgy & Circular Materials

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

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.