Scale-Up Chemist
hace 3 días
Nottingham
The Role We are seeking a Scale-Up Chemist to bridge laboratory chemistry and industrial manufacturing as Vateris moves toward demonstration plant deployment. The company is preparing to deliver a ~£15 million demonstration plant from Q4 2026 onwards, and this role will play a key part in translating laboratory chemistry into reliable industrial operation. We are specifically looking for candidates with practical industrial scale-up experience and backgrounds closely aligned to process industries. Responsibilities • Support pilot and future demonstration plant operations, • Translate laboratory procedures into scalable industrial processes, • Troubleshoot process variability and operational issues, • Improve robustness, operability and process consistency, • Develop scalable operating procedures and QC methods, • Work closely with engineering and operations teams, • Support commissioning and scale-up activities Requirements • PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline from a top 5 UK university or equivalent leading European institution, or equivalent industrial experience in a highly relevant field, • Typically 5+ years of industrial experience in pilot plants, manufacturing or industrial scale-up environments, • Strong practical understanding of industrial chemical processes and plant operations, • Experience with slurry systems, precipitation, crystallisation, powder handling or related industrial processes, • Strong troubleshooting and operational problem-solving capability, • Comfortable working hands-on with industrial equipment and operations, • Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving and execution-focused environments Highly Desirable • Experience from specialty chemicals, industrial minerals, fertilisers, carbon capture, hydrometallurgy or related process industries, • Experience supporting plant commissioning, startup or process optimisation, • Experience working in startups or industrial scale-up companies