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This role plays a critical part in advancing the company’s R&D efforts by optimising existing materials, developing new quantum dot formulations, and ensuring high-quality output aligned with project goals. The successful candidate will lead technical work streams, support junior scientists, and contribute to the company’s innovation pipeline through IP generation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.  \nKey responsibilities:  \n􀂃 Design and plan experimental strategies to develop new and existing quantum dot materials.  \n􀂃 Analyse QD properties using techniques such as TEM, optical absorption and fluorescence techniques, powder x-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, FTIR, GC-MS, NMR and suggest process improvements.  \n􀂃 Preparation and characterisation of QD samples  \no Devise new/optimise existing procedures for QD synthesis  \no Characterisation of samples to assess impact of changes to preparation procedures.  \no Evaluate procedures and recommend enhancements to improve target properties.  \no Prepare customer samples, technical reports, and certificates of analysis as needed.  \n􀂃 Achieve targets of material quantity and quality within an agreed timescale.  \n􀂃 Actively contribute to the company’s IP portfolio by submitting invention disclosures and supporting patent applications.  \n􀂃 Writing progress reports, invention disclosure forms and patents where necessary.  \n􀂃 Play a leadership role in the team by sharing knowledge, skills and experience across the team to ensure best practice and mentor junior chemists.  \n􀂃 Guide and support junior chemists and new starters, shaping the direction and quality of their work.  \n􀂃 Provide regular updates through reports, meetings, and presentations.  \n􀂃 Work safely and responsibly, ensuring clean and tidy workspaces, following company regulations (e.g. COSHH, Lone Working etc.) and proactively suggest safety improvements.  \n􀂃 Identify equipment needs, support procurement, and ensure proper maintenance.  \n􀂃 Meet with customers and external partners as required to promote Nanoco products.  \nSkills & Attributes:  \n􀂃 Strong knowledge of synthetic chemistry, nanomaterials, colloidal chemistry, and organometallic/inorganic synthesis.  \n􀂃 Practical experience with analytical techniques such as TEM, optical absorption and fluorescence, XRD, TGA, GC-MS, FTIR, and NMR.  \n􀂃 Deep understanding of quantum dot materials, their optical and electronic properties, and their applications in display and imaging technologies.  \n􀂃 A creative mindset with proven ability to solve complex technical challenges using critical thinking, data analysis, and experimental design.  \n􀂃 Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex scientific ideas clearly and concisely.  \n􀂃 Ability to plan ahead, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  \n􀂃 Strong numerical skills and meticulous documentation practices.  \n􀂃 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with experience using scientific software.  \nRequirements of role  \n􀂃 Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, with a focus on nanomaterials, colloidal che","cbCaigmD9XPc6lGQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigmD9XPc6lGQ","pdf",645192,"English","# Job Summary\n## Key Responsibilities\n## Skills and Attributes\n## Requirements of Role\n## Objectives","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary purpose of the Senior Synthetic \\u0026 Materials Chemist role?\",\"answer\":\"To develop, synthesise, and characterise semiconductor quantum dots by optimising existing materials, creating new formulations, and ensuring high-quality output aligned with project goals.\"},{\"question\":\"Which analytical and characterisation techniques are expected in the role?\",\"answer\":\"The role covers techniques such as TEM, optical absorption and fluorescence, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), FTIR, GC-MS, and NMR.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifications and experience are required for this position?\",\"answer\":\"An advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields is required, with strong skills in nanomaterials and practical quantum dot synthesis, including air-sensitive methods using Schlenk lines and gloveboxes.\"}]","Senior Synthetic & Materials Chemist - Job Description - Key Responsibilities, Skills, Requirements | PDF",1789330356]