Job Description

Job Title: Technologist Chemist

(polymers)

Reporting To:

Lab Manager

Location:

Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Type:

Permanent

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Closing date for applications 10th August 2025

About Econic

Econic Technologies is a UK-based British carbon-to-value company and pioneer in the utilisation of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a valuable raw material for the manufacture of polymers used in a wide range of everyday, necessary products.

We're an ambitious organisation; our mission is to enable producers of essential everyday products to meet their net zero targets by using captured carbon dioxide as a source of renewal carbon. We believe our catalyst technology for redeeming CO2 is a game changer. Our team is made up of talented and motivated scientists, engineers and experienced business leaders. Our HQ is in the beautiful surroundings of Alderley Park, with a site at Runcorn. However, we're a truly global (and growing) business serving customers across the world.

The Role & Team

This is a unique opportunity for a graduate chemist to directly influence the commercialisation of a breakthrough technology, with immediate start. Contributing to the Polyol R&D programme, this role will support the scale-up of CO2 polyols and the design of new systems. Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will use high-pressure reactor systems to collect data, design new materials and optimise the production of CO2 polyols. You will be based onsite as part of the R&D team at Alderley Park.

Responsibilities and day-to-day

We're a small and fast paced business, with plans and priorities shift, however in the round expect that you'll be doing the following:

Conduct laboratory experiments for catalyst or polyol synthesis and/or purification. Optimise and improve synthetic schemes for scaled synthesis. Ad-hoc assistance at busy times with running experiments or samples for analysis on all in-house equipment. Participate in lab support activities (maintenance of stock levels for consumables and glassware within the labs, waste disposal, etc) Perform, and analyse data from, LC-MS, NMR, IR, MS and other analytical experiments. Record all work and outcomes in a clear, organised and comprehensive manner Effectively communicate outcomes with relevant stakeholders Follows safety policies & procedures and contributes to continuous improvement of health and safety practices.

About you

If you're a driven, collaborative scientist, comfortable with change and ambiguity, who is drawn to working in a commercially focused environment, with a desire to work on something that is shifting the story of CO2, we'd love to hear from you. Your career will look something like the below:

A Levels grades (A-C), including Chemistry is essential; other science subjects and mathematics are desirable. BSc in Chemistry is essential, MSc would be desirable. At least 1 year of R&D experience in an industrial or academic laboratory is essential. Chemical industry experience is highly desirable Capable of performing and understanding routine analysis methods such as NMR, IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, GPC, HPLC, titrations. Direct laboratory experience with polymers, polymerisation reactions and/or organic synthesis is highly advantageous. Analytical chemistry experience highly desirable, especially experience with analysing polymers. Excellent numeracy and literacy, and computer literacy. Proficiency in key MS Office programs (Excel, word) is desirable. Ability to work independently with good problem-solving skills Flexible approach with excellent communication skills and able to develop effective relationships with others Polyol experience advantageous!

What to expect - the interview process

We try to keep the process as simple as possible:

Screening stage - 30 mins phone/video conference 1st Interview 2 hours - onsite and will have two parts a) Technical - including a presentation, deeper dive into your technical ability and knowledge. b) Culture - getting a sense of how you like to work, values alignment.

Our values and culture

At Econic we are innovators and changemakers. Driven by our mission to see our technology on the shelves all over the world. We are wildly ambitious! To achieve this, we need to be adaptive, support each other, collaborate, communicate, and stay positive (even when things are tough). It's going to be hard work, but we're invested in this journey because we have a strong sense of purpose and want to make a positive difference in the world, as a team.

What do we hold dearly? Our values: safety, integrity, excellence, and sustainable innovation, as well as diversity of thought. Most importantly we want everyone to share in our success, celebrating our wins (as well as the failures). What does that mean in practice? We are a no-blame culture. At the same time, we hold ourselves accountable, own our mistakes, and learn from them.

We want everyone we engage with (employees, customers, potential talent/candidates, investors, and more) to experience Econic in the same brilliant way -- no matter who you are, where you are, which team you're on, or what you do.

We're proud to pioneer the transformation of CO? into high-performance materials that shape a better future for all.

Equal opportunities statement

Join Econic in building a diverse and inclusive team, where everyone is valued for their unique contributions. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich tapestry of our society. If you have any requirements and need us to make adjustments or accommodations in our hiring process, please advise us by emailing joinus"at"econic-technologies.com.

Task list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change

Important Eligibility and Expectations Information

Please note we are not able to sponsor work visas. In order to qualify for this position, you will need to be authorised to live and work in the UK without a visa

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Due to the nature of the job, handling and using dangerous chemicals, please be aware minimum health condition is required for any offer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

R&D: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/08/2025
Reference ID: Technologist Aug25