Process Analytical Chemist / Chemical Engineer.

Keit Industrial Analytics; South Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company is seeking a Process Analytical Chemist / Chemical Engineer based in South Oxfordshire. This full-time role includes analyzing customer samples, building chemometric models, and supporting the sales team. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering and strong analytical skills. Flexibility and proactive collaboration are essential. Join us to contribute to innovative technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field required.
• Strong analytical skills needed to identify trends in data.
• Practical experience with spectroscopy or analytical chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer samples for model development.
• Build chemometric models to showcase capabilities.
• Support sales team with customer chemistry understanding.
• Assist in integrating spectrometers into plant controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Chemometrics understanding

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

Job description

Overview

Process Analytical Chemist / Chemical Engineer

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

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

Full-time - Permanent

About us

We’re a cutting-edge technology company based in South Oxfordshire, introducing a game-changing analytical instrument to the market: the IRmadillo spectrometer.

As we continue to grow our global customer base at pace, we’re seeking individuals who will thrive in our fast-moving, agile environment.

Culture and values

Our values define how we work and grow together. 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’re 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

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
• Awareness of the chemical and biotech industries
• Interest or basic understanding of chemometrics (don’t worry—we’ll help you learn!)
• 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.

Application notice

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing