About us
We’re a VC-backed Oxford spin-out (2022) transforming how fluorochemicals are made - developing safer, lower-cost and more sustainable routes to materials used Li-ion batteries and agrochemicals. Based at ARC Oxford, we operate across cutting-edge R&D, analytical, and pilot-scale facilities.
www.fluorok.com
Requirements
A hands-on role at the interface of synthetic inorganic chemistry and process scale-up. You’ll help take new chemistry from lab to kg-scale production, working with real pilot plant equipment.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS MONDAY 15th JUNE 2026.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the scale-up of synthetic inorganic and fluorination processes to kilogram-plus scale
* Manufacture materials for internal validation, customer sampling, and downstream applications
* Perform quality control (QC) and stage-gate analytical testing of inorganic and fluorinated materials
* Prepare samples and maintain accurate experimental and production records
* Operate and monitor pilot-scale reactor systems (up to 100 L) and associated plant equipment
* Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of process equipment
* Contribute to safe handling and scale-up of reactive chemistries
* Support process safety reviews and risk assessments
* Act as a key interface between scale-up and operations teams, including logistics and waste handling
Essential
* Degree (BSc / MChem / MSc) in Chemistry (preferably synthetic-focussed) or Chemical Engineering
* Hands-on experience with bench or pilot-scale chemical processes
* Experience working with reactor systems (e.g. jacketed vessels >10 L) or similar equipment
* Understanding of process safety considerations in chemical scale-up
* Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and within a team
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Excellent communication skills
* Right to live and work in the UK
Desirable
* Exposure to scale-up, pilot plant, or manufacturing environments
* Practical engineering knowledge (e.g. valves, fittings, instrumentation)
* Experience maintaining laboratory or pilot equipment
Why Join FluoRok?
* Make a tangible difference through work with clear real-world impact
* See a direct connection between developments made in Oxford and facility design and commercialisation
* Work on cutting-edge synthetic chemistry with real industrial impact
* Gain rare experience in chemical scale-up within an early-stage deep-tech company
* Contribute to the development of next-generation battery and fluorochemical materials
* Gain direct exposure to pilot plant and manufacturing
* Grow and specialise alongside the company as we build the company together
Benefits
Competitive salary £30,000-£35,000 per annum
We offer a competitive benefits package with private pension, private health insurance, group life insurance and share options plan.