Mechanochemistry Development Chemist — 12-Month On-site

Euro Staffs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Private pension

Private health insurance

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Job summary

Euro Staffs in Oxford is seeking a Development Chemist (Mechanochemistry) for a 12-month fixed-term contract, onsite in Oxford. The role focuses on advancing fluorinating processes and scaling up the technology, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a chemistry degree (BSc/MChem/MSc or equivalent) with at least 2 years of relevant R&D experience in mechanochemistry or solid-state processing, and has strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Essential Chemistry degree (BSc/MChem/MSc or equivalent) and 2+ years of relevant R&D experience.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanochemistry, solid-state chemistry, or related processing technologies.
• Hands-on experience with a ball mill.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Apply synthetic and analytical methodologies to develop fluorinated compounds at various scales (up to kg).
• Tackle R&D and process development challenges and develop new routes to fluorochemicals with latest technology.
• Design, execute, and analyse experimental work in inorganic and/or organic synthesis using mechanochemical equipment.

Skills

Mechanochemistry

Solid-state chemistry

Ball mill

English communication

Education

BSc/MChem/MSc or equivalent

Tools

Ball mill

Extruders

Job description

Euro Staffs in Oxford is seeking a Development Chemist (Mechanochemistry) for a 12-month fixed-term contract, onsite in Oxford. The role focuses on advancing fluorinating processes and scaling up the technology, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a chemistry degree (BSc/MChem/MSc or equivalent) with at least 2 years of relevant R&D experience in mechanochemistry or solid-state processing, and has strong English communication skills.