Operations chemist

Lumentum Operations LLC; Towcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking an Operations chemist in Towcester to support environmental testing and chemical preparation for semiconductor fab operations in the UK. The role emphasizes accurate sampling, use of analytical equipment, timely data reporting, and strict safety/compliance practices, including chemical handling and disposal.

It requires coordinating with department managers, maintaining records, and delivering clear results to a diverse team while upholding quality standards and contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent (HNC/GNVQ accepted)
• Basic chromatography & mass spectrometry understanding
• Lab experience with hazardous materials is advantageous
• Strong organizational, communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Collect samples for analysis accurately and representatively
• Operate analytical equipment to generate fast, accurate data
• Report data clearly to teams with varied technical backgrounds
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with international standards
• Advise on handling and disposal of chemical inputs/outputs
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments for safety
• Coordinate health and safety training for staff

Skills

Analytical techniques

Sample collection

Data reporting

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

HNC/GNVQ in chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Operations chemist Role Overview: We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented chemist to support our environmental testing as well as provide chemical preparation services to support our semi-conductor fab. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our environmental compliance as well as the manufacturing of cutting edge laser technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to collect samples for analysis in an accurate and representative way.
• Use a range of analytical equipment to provide fast and accurate data to a dynamic fabrication facility.
• Report data to a wider team that may not have a fundamental understanding of the techniques used to generate the data.
• Report data as well as maintain equipment and analysis records in a way that complies with internationally recognised standards.
• Provide advice and support for the handling and disposal of chemical inputs and outputs of a large fabrication facility.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend preventive measures.
• Coordinate and conduct health and safety training sessions for employees, including induction training for new hires regarding chemical safety.
• Liaise with department managers to address chemical concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare chemical mixes and etches to support fab operations.
• Do chemical cleans of certain reusable components.

Qualifications:

• HNC/GNVQ/ Bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
• Basic understanding of chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis techniques.
• Experience working in a lab environment and with dangerous materials would be advantageous but not critical.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.