Engineering Operations Engineer August 4, 2026

Chemify Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemify Ltd in Glasgow is expanding its Engineering Operations team to support the development, commissioning, and maintenance of robotic chemistry platforms across our Chemifarms. This lab-based role reports to the Engineering Operations Manager and involves collaboration with software engineers, chemists, and automation specialists.

The role requires flexibility with an early/late 2 shift, seven-day pattern, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in chemistry is required.
• 2+ years in an industrial or academic laboratory environment.
• Strong communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Commission and integrate new robotic hardware into production.
• Develop and optimise automated synthesis workflows.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on chemistry platforms and lab instruments.
• Administrate CMMS (MaintainX), ensuring procedures and data quality.
• Create and contribute to Engineering Operations SOPs.
• Lead maintenance shift team and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Automation interest

Education

BSc/equivalent in chemistry

Job description

The Role

Chemify is expanding its Engineering Operations team to support the development, commissioning, and maintenance of robotic chemistry platforms across our Chemifarms in Glasgow and beyond. This lab-based role, reporting to the Engineering Operations Manager, involves close collaboration with software engineers, chemists, and automation specialists. Occasional travel may be required. This role requires an early/late 2 shift, 7-day working pattern.

We welcome candidates with a broad range of experience; the appointment level will reflect the successful applicant’s background. We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, service minded, and eager to help build world leading high throughput chemistry infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Commission and integrate new robotic hardware into production.
• Develop and optimise automated synthesis workflows.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on chemistry platforms and lab instruments.
• Administrate the company’s computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) (MaintainX), ensuring continual compliance with procedures and a high quality of data capture.
• Create and contribute to Engineering Operations SOPs.
• Lead the support of chemistry operations working closely with the chemistry team to understand requirements and prevent failed reactions.

Operational & Cross Functional

• Line management responsibility for maintenance shift team.
• Ensure consistent maintenance standards across Chemify sites.
• Collaborate with chemists, automation engineers, software developers, and manufacturing teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, platform reliability, and uptime.
• Support service delivery by minimising downtime and improving response times.
• Contribute to wider company initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc/equivalent in chemistry.
• 2 years+ experience in an industrial or academic laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn.

Essential Experience

Candidates must have experience of synthetic organic chemistry lab work.

Experience in at least one of the following is preferred

• Maintenance of scientific/industrial instrumentation.
• Robotics (mechanical, fluidic, pneumatic, or electromechanical).
• Test and validation programme execution.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Use of a CMMS to manage maintenance activities.
• Troubleshooting of automated or robotic systems.
• Knowledge of lab safety and documentation best practices.
• Ability to work to performance targets.
• Customer service mindset with a proactive approach.
• Interest in automation technologies and continuous improvement.