Analyst/Scientist - Fixed Term Position
Cornish Lithium is an innovative British mineral exploration and development company focused on the responsible production of lithium and other critical minerals in Cornwall, UK.
Our purpose is to operate sustainable and commercially viable mineral extraction projects to the highest standards for health, safety and the environment. These minerals will contribute to UK and global carbon reduction targets through enabling clean growth and a transition to a green economy. For more information on the Company please visit www.cornishlithium.com
Cornish Lithium are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Analyst/Scientist. The successful applicant must be enthusiastic about chemistry and willing to conduct experiments and apply the findings from their analytical work to problems and/or reduce process risks that have evolved with testing the technologies from leading lithium extraction technology suppliers on Cornish Lithium’s brine.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant must be comfortable working in a laboratory, in a team, handling chemicals, operating analytical equipment, creating experiments and report writing.
The company has a strong health and safety culture, and you will be required to write risk assessments and method statements for the experimental work you are tasked with; and assist our laboratory with COSHH assessments and writing standard operating procedures.
Collecting and arranging the delivery of samples to our process technology suppliers, will also be a key part of your role.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
We will be offering a competitive salary for this role dependent on experience. With the following benefits:
Elevated pension contributions (10% contribution from Cornish Lithium
Generous shift supplement
Life Insurance
Income protection
Enhanced parental leave policies and sick pay
Opportunity to participate in the Group's Electric Vehicle and Ride to Work Schemes
Eyecare voucher scheme
This is a Fixed Term position, initially for up to twelve months duration. The role will be based at the Company’s Lithium in Geothermal Waters Test Site, United Downs, St. Day, Cornwall, TR10 9TA. Annual leave is the equivalent of 25 days per year pro rata, plus UK Bank Holidays.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and coming from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
To apply, please go to our website – www.cornishlithium.com, select Work with Us, locate the position you are applying for and submit your Covering Letter/CV. The closing date for applications is 20th July 2026.
