At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our purification team and handle samples using cutting-edge lab equipment.
- Company: Be part of Chemify, a pioneering company in automated chemical manufacturing.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on training, work in a state-of-the-art lab, and enjoy career growth.
- Other info: Shifts may include weekends; positions available from July to September 2026.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the future of chemistry and innovation.
- Qualifications: Ideal for those with a passion for science and laboratory experience.
The predicted salary is between 23850 - 29150 £ per year.
Chemify is creating a future where important molecules, drugs and currently unimaginable new materials are instantly accessible; thereby radically increasing the speed of innovation, quality of life, and reach of humanity. The company is building the infrastructure to digitize chemistry for the design, discovery and synthesis of new molecules with the desired function and properties instantly and on-demand. Chemify has built a platform that combines purpose-built programming languages, robotics, AI, and the world's largest and continuously growing database of chemical programs to accelerate chemical discovery to new, transformative heights.
What We Offer
You will join a state-of-the-art laboratory. You have the opportunity to get trained in various purification methods and get exposed to our top-of-the range equipment and processes.
Job Purpose
As a Purification Technician, you will contribute to the efficient purification workflow in our purification team by working across several of the key tasks within the workflow. Ideally you bring knowledge and experience of working in a laboratory environment and/or purification. You will help develop the world's most advanced automated chemical manufacturing lab, collaborating with software and engineering teams to troubleshoot and improve our proprietary technology.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be reliable and comfortable with repetitive high-throughput work, hands-on with our top-of-the range instruments and being keen to work to a high-quality standard. We welcome applications from candidates with HNC/HND qualifications in Applied Sciences/Chemistry or relevant degrees who can demonstrate hands-on laboratory experience, diligence and attention to detail, and a desire to work in a high-throughput manufacturing environment. Prior experience with purification is a benefit but not a requirement. Training on the various roles within the purification team will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Core purification tasks: Handle and transfer samples, combine and evaporate fractions as they are generated by the purification, prepare samples for purification, and execute purification methods.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose instrument issues internally or via vendors.
- Collaboration: Work with chemists and lab ops to maximize workflow effectiveness.
- Innovation: Partner with engineering and software teams to test automation updates and suggest platform improvements.
- Process Development: Proactively design more efficient purification workflows.
- Documentation: Record experiments accurately and adapt to changing company priorities.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Higher (or equivalent) in English, mathematics and a science subject. HNC/HND or degree in a scientific field is a benefit but not a requirement. The candidate should ideally have previous work or study experience in a technical role within a laboratory environment, including the handling of chemicals. Good numeracy, literacy and attention to detail. Ability to follow defined procedures accurately. Oral and written communication skills (English fluency).
Shift Pattern
This role will involve working shifts and weekends.
Location
This role will be based at one of our sites in Glasgow.
Number of Positions
We are looking to fill eight positions with start dates between July and September 2026.
UK Right to Work
Please note that the company are unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Purification Technician employer: Chemify Ltd
At Chemify Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a vibrant location. Join us in our mission to revolutionise chemistry while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages professional development.
