Role description
Are you a Chemical or Physics Scientist and would you like to take the lead on the Design and execution of experimental programs for Sustainable Energy purposes?
R&D Portfolio:
- Translate the scientific programmes supplied by the R&D managers into an experimental programme. Develop and manage project plans for the implementation of experimental programmes and ensure these are executed on time, efficiently, safely and to high quality
- Ensure that all documents are in place as necessary in support of the experimental programme, working closely with the R&D manager and safety engineer and local stakeholders. Report on progress and provide tests results to R&D managers
Support & Infrastructure:
- Ensure that all activities in the lab are executed safely and in line with applicable regulations, policies, procedures and standards, working closely with the R&D Safety Case Engineer and local stakeholders. Ensure all equipment in the lab is maintained to an acceptable standard, meeting applicable regulations
- Manage the know-how for test equipment and collate the know-how gathered during testing, making this accessible to all relevant stakeholders. Advise the product line Lead on the Lab Operator’s requisite skills and experience
Capabilities & Knowledge:
- Ensure that new external technological developments are assessed for their relevance and potential application in the lab
Financial Management:
- Provide input into the R&D budget for the lab
Leadership:
- Supervise the respective Lab Operator
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Masters or equivalent degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Physics
- Experience in coordinating activities across different teams
- Basic knowledge of inorganic and organometallic chemistry and catalysis
- Good analytical skills, able to generate insights, conclusions and recommendations from data
- Working knowledge of safety management
Essential skills
Ideally, you have a basic knowledge of Inorganic and Organometallich Chemistry and Catalysis and several years of experience in Plant Design, Engineering and Construction