Scale-Up Chemist; Battery Electrolyte Material Synthesis
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Manufacturing, Materials Engineering -
Research/Development
About us
We're a VC-backed University of Oxford spin-out (2022) transforming how fluorochemicals are made developing safer, lower-cost, and more sustainable routes to materials used in lithium-ion batteries and agrochemicals. Based at ARC Oxford, we operate across cutting-edge R&D, analytical, and pilot-scale facilities - ()
The RoleA hands-on role at the interface of synthetic inorganic chemistry and process scale-up
. You'll take ownership of the day-today process for the scale-up of battery electrolyte materials and play a critical role in technology transfer to engineering and the development of new products
.
First degree (Bachelor's / Master's) in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, or Chemical/Process Engineering + at least 3 years experience in a relevant setting to gain experience on the relevant critical skills detailed below. Be clear in cover letter real-world and practical examples of the below.
- Demonstrated ability to manage / conduct a process to high-purity materials (ppm levels of impurities)
- Demonstrated experience in wet synthetic chemistry using scale-up equipment at 5-50 L reactor scale (e.g. jacketed reactor)
- Demonstrated ability to work under contained / air-moisture sensitive atmospheres
- Hands‑on experience with glovebox or advanced Schlenk techniques, inert gas handling, and moisture-sensitive transfers
- Demonstrated ability to work safely using hazardous material and chemistries
- Eligible to work in the UK and able to work on-site
- Experience in process analytical technology (PAT) and in-process controls (IPC)
- Engineering and technology transfer knowledge, for example ability to understand and work with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&)
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams on technology transfer activities, such as handing over scaled processes or troubleshooting with process engineers
Salary range £45,000-£60,000 per annum
We offer a competitive benefits package with private pension, private health insurance, group life insurance and share options plan.
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