Lead Analytical Scientist
Salary/Rate:Competitive with Additional Benefits
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Oxfordshire
County:Oxfordshire
Sector:Alternative Technologies
Job ref:BH-15650
Post Date:12.06.26
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About the Role
Lead Analytical Scientist
We are supporting an innovative advanced materials technology company that is looking for an experienced Lead Analytical Scientist to drive the development of advanced material characterisation capabilities within a fast-paced R&D environment.
This role combines hands-on scientific investigation with technical leadership, supporting the development of next-generation materials through advanced analytical techniques, method development, and cross-functional collaboration. You will play a key role in understanding the relationships between process, structure, properties, and performance to support product development and commercialisation.
You will take ownership of analytical programmes, working independently and collaboratively to deliver high-impact scientific outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
We are supporting an innovative advanced materials technology company that is looking for an experienced Lead Analytical Scientist to drive the development of advanced material characterisation capabilities within a fast-paced R&D environment.
This role combines hands-on scientific investigation with technical leadership, supporting the development of next-generation materials through advanced analytical techniques, method development, and cross-functional collaboration. You will play a key role in understanding the relationships between process, structure, properties, and performance to support product development and commercialisation.
You will take ownership of analytical programmes, working independently and collaboratively to deliver high-impact scientific outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead analytical and characterisation activities to support materials development programmes
- Design and execute investigations to understand process–structure–property–performance relationships
- Develop and improve materials characterisation methodologies
- Analyse and interpret complex datasets to generate actionable scientific insights
- Collaborate with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to support business objectives
- Lead technical problem-solving and root cause investigations
- Support and mentor scientists while promoting knowledge sharing across teams
- Ensure high standards of laboratory safety, quality, and compliance
- PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline
- Significant industrial experience within materials development or advanced technology environments
- Strong expertise in materials characterisation and analytical method development
- Experience investigating process–structure–property relationships
- Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex scientific data independently
- Experience working with battery materials, energy storage technologies, or electrochemical systems
- Experience working with external testing or characterisation facilities
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