Senior Technologist NMR

Materials Analysis; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced NMR Expert to focus on product innovations and provide technical support for existing NMR instruments. The role offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and numerous benefits like health insurance and a pension plan. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong troubleshooting skills. This position promises to impact both commercial results and end-user outcomes, contributing significantly to the NMR team's capabilities.

Benefits

Annual leave with purchase option

Private health, dental, and life insurance

Group Pension Plan

Car salary exchange scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with NMR hardware and system-level troubleshooting.
• Ability to implement safe working procedures.
• Knowledge of intellectual property and patent communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology enhancements within specifications and timelines.
• Provide technical support for existing products.
• Maintain awareness of relevant technology developments.

Skills

High competence with NMR hardware and troubleshooting

Strong investigative skills

Excellent technical communication

Education

Degree in Physical Science or Engineering

Tools

Modern testing and diagnostic methods

Job description

Materials Analysis – NMR Expert (Technologist)

Materials Analysis is an Oxford Instruments Group Business Unit that develops and sells state‑of‑the‑art electron, mechanical and benchtop microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) products.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced NMR Expert to join our New Product Development team in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The role will focus on future product innovations, technical solutions for existing NMR instruments and capability building for the NMR team.

Location and working hours

High Wycombe (Cressex) – hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. 37‑hour week with flexible hours and Friday finish at 12:30.

Benefits

• Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays (purchase up to 12 weeks more)
• Private health, dental and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support, counselling, financial and legal advice)
• MyDiscounts (leading retailer savings)
• Car salary exchange scheme (fully serviced electric or hybrid vehicle)
• TechScheme and CycleScheme (bike or high‑tech/home goods purchase, 12‑month spread)
• Group Pension Plan via AVIVA (eligible for all employees)
• Share Incentive Plan (share in company success)

What we are looking for

• Appropriate degree in Physical Science or Engineering (further degree an advantage)
• High competence with NMR hardware and system‑level troubleshooting at the sub‑modular level
• Strong investigative skills – align experimental work with theory, diagnose faults, design experiments
• Experience with modern testing and diagnostic methods and equipment
• Ability to implement and maintain safe working procedures (COSHH, fluid systems, electrical and magnetic safety)
• Knowledge of intellectual property, Freedom‑to‑Operate and patent communication
• Excellent technical communication – translate complex expertise to others

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology enhancements in accordance with agreed specifications, budgets and timelines (feasibility studies, cost estimates, prototypes, production methods)
• Contribute to technology and development projects
• Maintain professional awareness of relevant technology developments
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing products
• Operate in accordance with health & safety legislation at all times

Impact, Knowledge and Problem Solving

• Impact – technical insight and proficiency will influence commercial results and end users’ outcomes
• Knowledge – recognised expert, depth and breadth of technical knowledge and application to complex problems
• Problem Solving – interpret business issues, recommend solutions, solve problems where precedents may not exist

Next steps

If you would like to learn more before applying or have any questions, please contact [e-mail]. Applicants will be reviewed quickly; successful candidates will be invited to a Teams call for further discussion. Interviews include a psychometric test and a 2‑stage process held on‑site.

Equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments

Oxford Instruments is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information. Oxford Instruments commits to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments within the interview process.