A diligent and conscientious professional scientist with over 5 years of industry experience and a first-class Masters in Chemistry. Specialising in circular economy, environmental sustainability, and materials science, the candidate is passionate about applying analytical methods to real-world challenges. They have demonstrated leadership skills, having rapidly advanced from lab assistant to senior materials scientist, leading R&D teams and driving projects that attracted significant funding.
Their expertise includes the formulation and development of novel materials, particularly in cementitious and alkali-activated systems, and managing customer trials that contributed to multi-million-pound funding. The candidate is skilled in a range of analytical techniques, such as XRF, XRD, SEM, and various mechanical testing methods. They also have experience in managing pilot plants and liaising with commercial teams to meet strict project deadlines and customer requirements.
Previous roles involved laboratory management, with a focus on optimizing operating procedures, setting up experiments for regulatory compliance, and performing complex chemical analyses. Their background includes significant academic research in material science and a variety of laboratory techniques such as HPLC, ICP-MS, and XRD.
A strong communicator, they have worked closely with stakeholders, developed SOPs, and refined QC measures. They are proactive in their professional development, always striving for continuous improvement in both technical and leadership capacities.
They are happy to relocate UK wide for their next role.