Process Analytical Chemist / Chemical Engineer

VoiceWorks; Harwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Harwell is seeking a Process Analytical Chemist to work with the IRmadillo spectrometer. Candidates should hold a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering and possess strong analytical skills. This full-time role involves analyzing customer samples, building chemometric models, and direct interaction with customers. The position offers £30,000–£40,000 based on experience and includes opportunities for international travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills to spot trends or issues in data.
• Proactive and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing customer samples to create datasets.
• Building chemometric models for the IRmadillo.
• Working with customers to troubleshoot models.
• Supporting the sales team with spectroscopy.
• Helping integrate spectrometers with control systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Flexibility

Education

Degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to launch your career with technology that's literally out of this world? At Keit, we're helping to develop industrial processes using the IRmadillo – a FTIR spectrometer originally designed for a mission to Mars. We’re looking for bright, ambitious graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) to join our journey. This is your chance to apply your scientific skills in real-world settings, learn fast, and make a tangible impact from day one. Here, curiosity fuels progress. We embrace mistakes as stepping stones, celebrate creativity, and thrive on collaboration. In our close-knit team, your ideas won’t just be heard — they’ll shape the future. Whether you’re in the lab or on-site with customers, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the business while helping pioneer technology that pushes boundaries.

Role

The Role At a Glance

Process Analytical Chemist / Chemical Engineer

Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire (OX11 0RL) – 3 days per week on-site with occasional international travel for customer visits and conferences

Salary: £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience

Working Hours: 9am-5:30pm Monday to Friday with flexibility

Employment: Full-time – Permanent

About Us

We are a cutting-edge technology company based in South Oxfordshire, introducing a game-changing analytical instrument to the market: the IRmadillo spectrometer. As we grow our global customer base, we seek individuals who thrive in a fast-moving, agile environment.

Our Values

We collaborate closely with each other and our customers to create better solutions through teamwork:

• We listen actively and strive to understand different perspectives.
• We engage in open, constructive debate to reach stronger outcomes.

We are committed to continuous improvement, driven, creative, and relentless in pursuing progress in ourselves, our processes, and our products:

• We constantly evaluate our performance and take action to improve.
• We make decisions grounded in evidence whenever possible.

We embrace failure as a vital part of learning and personal growth — it’s how we move forward and deliver more for our customers:

• We foster an environment where everyone can contribute confidently.
• We’re not afraid to make mistakes; we see them as opportunities to learn.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Analysing customer samples in the lab to create datasets for model development
• Building chemometric models to demonstrate the IRmadillo's capabilities
• Working directly with customers to implement and troubleshoot models
• Supporting the sales team by explaining spectroscopy and understanding customer chemistry
• Helping customers integrate spectrometers with their plant control systems

Essential

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to spot trends or issues in data
• A proactive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn and contribute across the team

Desirable

• Awareness of the chemical and biotech industries
• Interest or basic understanding of chemometrics
• Practical experience with spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, or chemical processes (e.g., through coursework, projects, or internships)

You’ll be at the heart of a fast-growing company, where every component you handle has the potential to travel across the globe (or beyond). If you’re excited to grow your skills, work alongside brilliant minds, and contribute to technology that’s making waves in science and industry, apply now for a direct route to the hiring manager.

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