London
Chemist | Electrochemical Energy Technologies \n \n Brightsmith are supporting an innovative clean energy technology company as they continue to grow their technical team. We are looking for a Chemist to help develop and optimise the chemistry behind a next-generation electrochemical energy storage technology. \n \n This is a hands-on R&D role where you will take ownership of electrolyte development, chemical characterisation and performance optimisation, helping to translate laboratory discoveries into scalable, commercial products. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in improving system performance, durability, manufacturability and long-term reliability. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Design, prepare and optimise electrolyte formulations for laboratory testing, validation and scale-up.\n, • Investigate electrolyte stability, degradation, conductivity, viscosity, solubility and long-term performance under operating conditions.\n, • Develop and implement analytical methods to monitor electrolyte condition, contamination and ageing.\n, • Support compatibility testing across membranes, electrodes, seals and other critical system materials.\n, • Work closely with electrochemists, materials scientists and engineering teams to link chemical properties with overall system performance.\n, • Analyse experimental data and provide clear recommendations to support product development decisions.\n, • Support the transition from laboratory-scale formulation to larger-scale production and manufacturing.\n, • Contribute to supplier engagement, raw material specifications and quality control processes.\n, • Maintain high laboratory standards, documentation and safe working practices.\n\n \n Experience Required \n\n • Degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.\n, • Approximately 3–5 years' experience in laboratory-based chemistry, product development or R&D.\n, • Strong understanding of solution chemistry, redox chemistry, analytical chemistry and chemical stability.\n, • Experience designing experiments, interpreting data and translating findings into practical engineering or product improvements.\n, • Experience working with chemical formulations and laboratory analytical techniques.\n, • Strong laboratory discipline, documentation skills and knowledge of chemical safety and COSHH.\n, • Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment.\n\n \n Desirable Experience- Nice to have but not required \n\n • Experience within flow batteries, electrochemical systems, batteries, fuel cells or other energy storage technologies.\n, • Knowledge of analytical techniques such as ICP, UV-Vis, spectroscopy, chromatography, titration, conductivity or viscosity analysis.\n, • Experience with electrolyte degradation studies, ageing analysis or contamination monitoring.\n, • Exposure to scale-up activities, supplier collaboration or quality control processes.\n, • Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to help deliver commercially viable products.\n\n