Development Chemist

FluoRok Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing chemical start-up is seeking a Development Chemist to contribute to innovative fluorination processes. You will apply synthetic and analytical methodologies while collaborating with a dynamic team in state-of-the-art facilities. The ideal candidate holds a chemistry degree and has at least 2 years of R&D experience. A competitive salary of £33,000 - £40,000 is offered, along with benefits including a pension, health insurance, and share options.

Benefits

Private pension

Private health insurance

Group life insurance

Share options plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant R&D experience.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrable analytical mindset and approach to projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply a range of synthetic & analytical methodologies to make fluorinated compounds.
• Address R&D challenges and develop new routes to fluorochemicals.
• Design and execute experimental work in inorganic and/or organic synthesis.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Independence

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry degree (BSc/MChem/MSc or equivalent)

PhD in synthetic chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scifinder

Chemdraw

Job description

About us

We are FluoRok, a fast-growing VC-backed start-up that is reinventing the way fluorochemicals are produced. Spun-out of the University of Oxford in 2022, FluoRok is developing safe, sustainable, and lower-cost routes towards key fluorinated materials that are fundamental to our daily life and energy transition, e.g. Li-ion battery electrolyte salts.

FluoRok’smission is to findnew solutionsto improve people’s health and food security, all while reducing our impact on the planet. We are based at leading innovation campus, ARC Oxford, and thisrole will beworkingacross ourstate-of-the-artR&D facility and newpilotfacility.

For more information see our website or contact us at [e-mail].

Overview

The Development Chemist will be a purpose-driven scientist who enjoys collaborative problem-solving, working at the leading edge of science, engineering, and technology. As a member of our technical team, you will be responsible for contributing to the process development of our new, safe and innovative fluorinating processes and scaling-up our technology. You will be part of a growing team of inspiring and supportive scientists and engineers working to revolutionize fluorination chemistry worldwide.

We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but are excited about our mission

Key Responsibilities

• Apply a range of synthetic & analytical methodologies to make industrially relevant, next generation synthesis of fluorinated compounds across a range of scales (up to kg)
• Address R&D and process challenges and develop new routes to fluorochemicals using our latest technology.
• Design and execute experimental work in inorganic and/or organic synthesis.

Essential

• Chemistry degree (BSc/MChem/MSc or equivalent) and 2+ years of relevant R&D experience
• Demonstrable analytical mindset and approach to projects
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and chemistry software suites (Scifinder, Chemdraw etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and interpersonal skills
• Right to live and work in the UK

Desirable

• PhD in synthetic chemistry
• Experience in inert manipulation (e.g., Glovebox, Schlenk line)
• Experience in the field of mechanochemistry and/or solid-state chemistry

Salary range - £33,000 - £40,000 per annum

We offer a competitive benefits package with private pension, private health insurance, group life insurance and share options plan.