Senior R&D Scientist at Cranleigh STEM Sustainability Recruitment

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inorganic Chemistry, Sustainability, Process Innovation, Wet-Chemistry, Hydrometallurgy, Metals, ICP-OES, XRD, SEM-EDX, XRF, Experimental Design, Troubleshooting, Data Interpretation, Safety Awareness, Documentation Practice, Mixed-Metal Systems, E-Waste

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

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 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 To learn more, apply within or reach out directly with your CV lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk

Responsibilities

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 experiments and characterizing materials using various analytical tools.