Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Chemist - Catalytic Hydrogenation

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment  •  Oxford, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Completed a PhD involving catalytic hydrogenation? Interested in seeing your research move beyond the laboratory and into real industrial applications?

HydRegen is a growing Oxford-based biotechnology company developing innovative biocatalytic technologies to make chemical manufacturing more sustainable.

Following recent investment and growing interest from industry partners, HydRegen is expanding its Chemistry R&D team and looking for a Chemist to help develop and optimise its hydrogenation technology.

This is an opportunity to take your experience in catalysis and reaction development into an industrial R&D environment, working on real customer challenges and helping turn promising chemistry into commercially viable processes.

What makes this opportunity interesting?

You'll work alongside scientists specialising in chemistry, biology and process engineering, with responsibilities including

  • Designing and running catalytic hydrogenation experiments using pressurised reactors and autoclaves.
  • Optimising reaction conditions, catalysts and reaction pathways.
  • Analysing experimental results and supporting process development and scale-up.
  • Contributing to customer-funded R&D projects and HydRegen's technology platform.

What experience will you need?

We're particularly interested in candidates with a PhD in Chemistry, Catalysis, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, involving practical experience of catalytic hydrogenation or closely related reaction development.

Experience with pressurised laboratory reactors would be particularly relevant.

Previous industrial experience isn't essential. Candidates coming directly from academic research are welcome, as are those with an MSc and strong relevant industrial experience.

Benefits:

  • EMI share-option scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Interested in finding out more?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability is supporting HydRegen with this appointment.

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

About Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Cranleigh STEM is a specialist recruitment partner in STEM, Sustainability, and SHEQ. We work with innovative organisations and purpose-led professionals to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from advancing clean technologies to driving scientific discovery.

We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.

🚀 Our Mission

To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.

🔎 Our Core Values

Challenge

We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.

Collaboration

We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.

Commitment

We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.

💡 Our Purpose

To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.

🌍 Our Reach

Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

🔬 Areas of Expertise

Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Chemicals & Materials

Food Technology

Clean Technology

Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Engineering

If you're hiring or exploring your next move in STEM, we’re here to help.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Guildford, GB
Year Founded
2001
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