Kodiaq Technologies Ltd

Kodiaq Technologies Ltd is a spin-out from the University of Cambridge focusing on the commercialisation of high-energy-density electrolytes for redox flow batteries. We aim to transform the energy storage landscape through providing innovative solutions to real-world energy applications.

As a dynamic start-up, Kodiaq encourages innovation, agility, and a collaborative culture where every team member plays a crucial role in our success. This is an exciting opportunity to join the company at a pivotal stage in its development as we expand our laboratory and R&D programmes.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented hands-on R&D Laboratory Chemist to support our growing R&D team in Cambridge. This role is particularly suited to a chemist with a strong background in organic synthetic chemistry, who enjoys practical laboratory work and is highly competent at executing synthetic procedures, troubleshooting experiments, and producing high-quality materials reproducibly. Working directly under the guidance of our Senior Synthetic Chemist, you will carry out the day-to-day synthetic and analytical lab work that keeps our research moving, allowing the senior R&D team to focus on the design and development of new materials and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute organic synthesis according to established procedures, with a strong focus on reproducibility, quality, and efficiency.
• Perform routine and multi-step synthesis of electrolyte materials and their precursors.
• Carry out reaction work-up, extraction, purification, crystallization, and other standard synthetic chemistry techniques.
• Optimise established synthetic procedures where appropriate to improve yield, purity, reproducibility, cost, or pipeline efficiency.
• Scale synthetic procedures from milligram to gram scale and support further scale-up where required.
• Prepare and purify materials for downstream testing.
• Characterise synthesised compounds using techniques such as NMR, LC-MS, GC-MS, UV-vis, and other relevant analytical methods.
• Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records, including reaction conditions, yields, purification procedures, analytical data, and observations.
• Identify and troubleshoot failed or inconsistent reactions and communicate findings clearly to the R&D team.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables and help ensure the laboratory operates efficiently.
• Follow established procedures for laboratory safety, chemical handling, waste disposal, and good laboratory practice.
• Support the development and improvement of standard operating procedures and experimental workflows.
• Work closely with the Senior Synthetic Chemist to prioritise synthetic work according to the needs of the broader R&D programme.
• Grow into broader responsibilities as the company scales, taking on greater ownership as our lab and pipeline expand.