Nanomaterials Scientist

Job Title: Nanomaterials
Scientist

About Trimtabs:

TrimTabs Ltd is a pioneering
technology company in Bridgend, South Wales, focused on the sustainable,
large -scale production of ultralong carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and hydrogen. Our
patented process transforms plastics and solvents—including hard -to -recycle
waste—into high performance CNTs, driving innovation in energy efficiency,
advanced materials, and the circular economy. We are rapidly scaling our
operations and developing next -generation conductive materials to outperform
traditional metals and support a decarbonised infrastructure.

At TrimTabs, we value practical
problem -solving, bold innovation, and a multidisciplinary team spirit—join us
to help advance breakthrough materials manufacturing for a more sustainable
future.

Nanomaterials Scientist Role
Summary:

We seek a materials scientist to
support material research activities using a variety of instrumentation and
characterisation techniques, developing test protocols and analysing results.
This person will have particular experience with conductivity and resistivity
measurements, including 4 -point and 2 -point probes. Experience with SEM, TGA
and Raman spectroscopy desirable, but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample analysis: Conduct regular
  materials analysis (quantitative and qualitative), including conductivity
  measurements, and provide occasional support with advanced microscopy
  characterisation techniques.
  
• Material preparation: Preparation of
  catalyst compounds, reagents, including gaseous and liquid samples.
  
• Method development: Contribute towards
  standard protocols for chemical analysis and develop repeatable quality control
  techniques.
  
• Collaboration: Collaborating with team
  members across operations, science and engineering to support experiments
  required to mature production techniques.
  
• Analytical Strategy & External
  Implementation: Identify the most effective analytical technique and
  procedure to detect and quantify samples; collaborate with research institutes
  and analytical facilities to coordinate and accelerate analysis.
  
• Laboratory Management: Maintaining
  general chemical safety and supporting the maintenance of instrumentation.
  

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will likely
have a scientific post -graduate qualification or have laboratory technician
experience in a similar technology development environment. This person should
be a quick learner who can rapidly grasp our development roadmap. The ideal
candidate is a good communicator and collaborator across technical
specialities. They will be able to describe technical and scientific issues to
non -technical colleagues.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package based on skills
  and experience, with indicative salary for 2 Year experienced candidate £30,000
  
• Candidate specific training and career
  development in chosen specialism
  
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact in a
  fast -growth, high -innovation company.
  
• Close collaboration with an expert founding team
  in a dynamic, supportive environment.
  
• Statutory pension scheme.
  
• 25 days of holiday + bank holidays.
  
• Employee option scheme.
  

If you're ready to take on a
challenging role that will push your limits and accelerate your professional
growth, we want to hear from you. We encourage interested candidates to apply
as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The
vacancy will be closed once we have identified a sufficient number of suitable
candidates.

We encourage you to join us in a
fast growth tech company in a globally relevant, high visibility, strategic
industry. We operate with a move -fast, high accountability culture.