Experimentalist – Catalyst Development (m/w/d)
Core
Hands-on laboratory role developing innovative catalyst formulations and preparation methods for refining and chemical applications, translating lab innovations into scalable manufacturing processes.
Role type
Senior IC experimentalist (catalyst development)
Builds
Prototype catalyst samples and scalable preparation processes for refining and chemical applications
Domain
Energy and chemicals / Catalysis / Materials Science
Required skills
Chemical synthesis, materials preparation, experimental development, process development, laboratory-to-industrial scale-up, analytical techniques, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Heterogeneous catalysis, zeolites, inorganic materials, refining, petrochemical applications, Fischer-Tropsch processes, gas conversion, laboratory process scale-up
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on laboratory experiments involving the synthesis and preparation of catalyst samples, Develop, optimise and refine catalyst formulations and preparation recipes, Prepare prototype catalyst samples for refining and chemical applications, Investigate and improve catalyst preparation methods to ensure reproducibility, quality and consistency, Translate laboratory-developed recipes into scalable preparation processes suitable for commercial manufacturing, Collaborate with scientists, programme leaders, reactor-testing specialists and analytical teams, Work closely with manufacturing and production support teams to support the scale-up of catalyst preparation processes, Document experimental procedures, results and preparation methods accurately, Contribute practical catalyst preparation knowledge and expertise to multidisciplinary development projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
