Chemistry Lab Technician

Irresistible Materials; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Irresistible Materials in Wolverhampton, UK, is seeking a Chemistry Lab Technician to support the development of cutting‑edge EUV‑lithography compounds. You will purify materials, assist in synthesis optimization, and maintain rigorous lab records.

The role requires hands‑on experience with chromatography, a strong safety mindset, and effective communication with internal teams and external partners. Onsite work at Wolverhampton Science Park is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with focus on organic and/or polymer chemistry.
• Experience in purification of materials and chromatography techniques preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and meticulous record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Purify materials and assist in optimizing synthesis routes for molecular resist components for EUV applications.
• Maintain COSHH compliance and manage inventory of reagents and equipment.
• Package and ship materials and formulations to collaborators and customers.
• Perform synthetic procedures using in‑house protocols and innovative approaches.
• Keep detailed lab notebooks to support patents and internal documents.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Purification techniques

NMR interpretation

HPLC analysis

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

ChemDraw

ChemDoodle

Chromeleon

Reaxys

SciFinder

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Chemistry Lab Technician

Wolverhampton, UK

Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and technically proficient chemistry lab technician to support the development of cutting‑edge compounds for the Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and hands‑on experience in chromatographic purification methods, solvent separations, a strong safety mindset, and a collaborative working style. This role has primary responsibility for purification of materials, secondarily synthesis of novel molecules meticulous record‑keeping, and clear communication with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Chemistry

• Collaborate within a team to purify materials, aid in optimisation in routes of synthesis for components of our molecular resist for EUV applications.
• Maintain COSHH compliance, monitor and keep inventory up to date and ordering new reagents, solvents and equipment as required.
• Packaging and shipping materials & formulations to collaborators and customers.
• Execute synthetic procedures using prescribed in‑house protocols and innovative approaches as appropriate.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks to support patent filings and internal documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct thorough risk assessments for all experimental procedures.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards, especially when handling hazardous or flammable chemicals.
• Foster a culture of safety and maintain a clean and compliant laboratory environment.
• Prepare COSHH risk assessments and regular updates for project stakeholders.
• Understand COSHH legislation including MSDS classifications.

Technical Expertise

• Apply known organic chemistry strategies to purify materials.
• Use purification techniques such as, crystallisation, precipitation, phase separation and flash chromatography.
• Interpret analytical data from NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, HPLC, melting point apparatus, and other commonly used techniques to confirm product identity and purity.
• Use software tools such as ChemDraw/ChemDoodle, Chromeleon and web‑based tools such as Reaxys, and Sci‑Finder for structure drawing and literature research.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to improve synthetic processes and increase efficiency.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of procedures, results, and deviations.
• Contribute to internal reports and technical documentation.

Key Requirements

• Experience working in organic chemistry laboratory
• Experience in purification of materials, using a column machine and running manual columns
• Experience interpreting analytical data (NMR spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry and others) and maintaining comprehensive lab notebooks.
• Experience in ordering chemicals and completing chemical risk assessments and familiarity with risk assessment protocols and safety documentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Onsite presence at IM Chemistry Lab located in Wolverhampton Science Park and in the future, South Birmingham.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a detail‑oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills in English; able to present complex scientific information clearly.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or above) in Chemistry, with a focus on organic and or polymer Chemistry.