Research And Development Scientist in Cambridge

Job Description

CT19 has partnered with an innovative cleantech start-up, a pioneering materials science company developing technologies at the forefront of clean energy and carbon reduction.

The company is experiencing significant growth and is now seeking a Scientist to support the design and development of novel process systems for carbon capture and hydrogen storage.

This is a pivotal role within the R&D team, with responsibility across pilot-scale activities, formulation development, and materials characterisation.

Scientist Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop formulations for gas capture applications
• Lead formulation and coating/deposition process development
• Conduct materials characterisation and generate high-quality data
• Accurately document experiments, results, and insights within a structured, searchable system
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, equipment, and laboratory systems
• Ensure all work complies with relevant safety regulations and internal procedures

Scientist Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field
• Proven experience in chemical formulation and R&D environments
• Strong experience in coating formulation development
• Background in materials characterisation, including techniques such as rheology, coating thickness/roughness, adhesion, zeta potential, particle size distribution (laser diffraction), TGA, porosimetry, and mechanical testing
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset
• Creative thinker with the ability to approach challenges from new angles
• Experience with coating deposition techniques is highly desirable

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a high growth cleantech start-up tackling some of the most pressing challenges in energy and sustainability
• Work at the cutting edge of materials science, developing technologies with real-world industrial impact
• Broad, hands-on role across formulation, characterisation, and pilot-scale development