Senior Materials Scientist - Novel characterisation

Senior Materials Scientist - Novel characterisation

A pioneer of cutting-edge instrumentation in Cambridge are looking for an experienced materials scientist to join their research group.

As a Materials Scientist, you will be charged with providing multi-instrumental characterisation data together with high quality analysis, interpretation, and reporting with particular emphasis on the purity analysis and characterisation of materials by liquid chromatography techniques, including LC-MS and HPLC.

This all aims to improve current characterisation methods and provide scientific structure property correlations.

This includes the development of new test methodologies, characterisation of both novel and known small molecule and polymer systems and the successful evaluation of new techniques to improve current characterisation methods from concept to delivery.

This means that you will be able to make a significant impact with you work.

To be considered for this role we are ideally looking for people with the following attributes;

• Proven expertise in the characterisation of materials and identifying impurities by liquid chromatographic techniques, including LC-MS and HPLC.


• Demonstrable experience of detailed interpretation of analytical chemistry results and data to draw clear conclusions and recommendations


• Strong academic record with a materials focus


• Naturally inquisitive mindset

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive package as well as providing excellent career progression within an innovative environment.

For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on 0121 268 2240 or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.

Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist talent acquisition consultancy operating within the medical devices and biotechnology sectors.

We have over ten years worth of expertise of placing candidates with our clients, globally.

Our sole aim is to utilise this expertise and knowledge to maximise your chances of securing your ideal role with our clients.