On-Site Lab Chemist for Scale-Up & R&D (Oxford)

A&B Smart Materials; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

28 days paid holiday

Hands-on experience across synthesis,

Job summary

A&B Smart Materials, a University of Oxford Begbroke Science Park startup, is hiring a Laboratory Chemist/Technician. You will run experiments, prepare samples, and maintain lab records as we scale our SAP formulations.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in chemistry (or a Bachelor’s with strong hands-on lab experience) and bring hands-on wet chemistry skills, solid safety know-how, and meticulous data management. Competitive salary and equity accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on wet chemistry experience.
• Confidence with standard laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Careful, accurate record-keeping and good organisation.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and clear written/spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support experimental work: prepare reagents and run synthesis, formulation and characterisation.
• Run standard SAP characterization tests and log results for traceability.
• Prepare samples by drying, milling, sieving, weighing and labeling.
• Maintain accurate lab records in notebooks and data systems.
• Manage day-to-day lab operations, stock, orders and deliveries.
• Look after equipment: maintenance, calibration and servicing.
• Ensure lab safety, waste handling and COSHH compliance.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures for tests.
• Assist scaling from bench to pilot scale and support partner trials.

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry

Bachelor’s degree with hands-on laboratory experience

Job description

A&B Smart Materials, a University of Oxford Begbroke Science Park startup, is hiring a Laboratory Chemist/Technician. You will run experiments, prepare samples, and maintain lab records as we scale our SAP formulations.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in chemistry (or a Bachelor’s with strong hands-on lab experience) and bring hands-on wet chemistry skills, solid safety know-how, and meticulous data management. Competitive salary and equity accompany the role.