Development Chemist

FluoRok Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension

Private health insurance

Group life insurance

Share options plan

Job summary

FluoRok Limited is seeking a Development Chemist to push the boundaries of fluorination chemistry at the forefront of science, engineering, and technology. You will contribute to process development of new, safe fluorinating methods and scale them for industrial use, joining a growing, collaborative team in Oxford.

The role demands a chemistry degree with 2+ years of relevant R&D experience and expertise in synthetic methods under inert conditions, with opportunities to work on mechanochemical

Qualifications

• Chemistry degree with 2+ years of relevant R&D experience.
• Experience with organic or inorganic synthesis.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Desirable: PhD in Chemistry.
• Desirable: experience in fluorine chemistry.
• Desirable: inert atmosphere techniques including gloveboxes or Schlenk lines.
• Desirable: mechanochemistry and PXRD.

Responsibilities

• Apply a range of synthetic and analytical methodologies to develop industrially relevant, next-generation syntheses of fluorinated compounds across a range of scales.
• Tackle R&D and process development challenges and develop new routes to fluorochemicals using our latest technology.
• Design and execute experimental work in inorganic and/or organic synthesis.
• Take ownership of technical projects, driving them from concept through to delivery.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Inorganic synthesis

Education

Chemistry degree (BSc/MChem/MSc or equivalent)

PhD in Chemistry (Desirable)

Tools

Mechanochemistry

PXRD characterization

Glovebox / Schlenk lines

Job description

About us

At FluoRok, we are reimagining how the world manufactures fluorochemicals. As an Oxford University spin-out backed by leading venture capital investors, we are developing breakthrough technologies that make the production of essential fluorinated materials safer, more sustainable, and more cost-effective.

Our innovations have the potential to transform supply chains that support battery technologies, healthcare, agriculture, and advanced materials, helping accelerate electrification while reducing the environmental footprint of chemical manufacturing. Located at ARC Oxford, you'll work in a cutting-edge environment spanning both advanced R&D laboratories and pilot-scale production facilities. Joining FluoRok means becoming part of a fast-growing team tackling some of the most important challenges in sustainable industrial chemistry.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the journey of a venture-backed deep-tech company as it scales from scientific innovation to global industrial impact.

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

Role overview

The Development Chemist will be a scientist working at the forefront 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 disruptive 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply a range of synthetic and analytical methodologies to develop industrially relevant, next-generation syntheses of fluorinated compounds across a range of scales.
• Tackle R&D and process development challenges and develop new routes to fluorochemicals using our latest technology.
• Design and execute experimental work in inorganic and/or organic synthesis.
• Take ownership of technical projects, driving them from concept through to delivery

Essential

• Chemistry degree (BSc/MChem/MSc or equivalent) and 2+ years of relevant R&D experience.
• Experience with organic or inorganic synthesis.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience in mechanochemistry, solid-state chemistry, and associated characterisation techniques, such as PXRD.
• PhD in Chemistry.
• Experience in fluorine chemistry.
• Experience working under inert atmosphere conditions, including the use of gloveboxes and/or Schlenk lines.
• Experience with reaction optimisation.
• Experience working closely with analytical scientists.

Competitive salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

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