Job Title: Chemist
Job Location: Milton Hill
Posting Start Date: 22/04/2026
Role Title:
Chemist
Role Function and Group:
Innovation and Technology – Deep Expertise
Location:
Milton Hill
Who We Are
Infineum is a world‑class specialty chemicals company dedicated to groundbreaking specialty chemicals through innovative research. Our purpose is to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry, and we are proud of our global footprint and commitment to safety.
Why Work for Us
Infineum offers competitive pay, work flexibility, and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture ensures every team member is valued and empowered, fostering growth and development. Join Infineum for a rewarding career where innovation and support are at the forefront.
Position Summary
The role will provide laboratory rig testing, analytical and technical support to the team, collaborating to develop and deploy strategic capabilities to enable the development of next generation of products. The Deep Expertise Chemistry Team works closely with the New Business Development Team as well as Infineum’s core business and support functions such as IP law and the Regulatory team.
What We Can Expect From You
* Proactively contribute to the high safety standard of the group
* Design, recommend and execute experimental programmes with support from supervisor
* Design, recommend and develop testing methodology using rig test expertise
* Participate in project / activity teams and present results and conclusions of the work
* Liaise with external service providers to ensure analytical, bench and engine testing are delivered to a high quality standard and against established timelines
* Potential in the future for synthetic work and analysis of target molecules
* Any additional responsibilities as assigned
What you will gain from this role?
* Visibility of a wide range of technology areas and new ways of working
* Participation in technology development associated with new business diversification
* Participation in technology development for Infineum’s core Lubricant additive business
* Opportunities to plan, lead and carry out discrete work elements
* Opportunities to broaden network and collaborate both inside and outside of Infineum
A successful candidate is likely to have:
* Strong commitment to Infineum HSE and quality values together with hands on experience of safe, rigorous delivery in a lab environment
* Strong sense of urgency and able to drive work forward to meet targets and timelines
* Capable of overcoming obstacles through own initiative and with minimal intervention from supervisor
* Capable of drawing technically sound conclusions from data, summarise, document and present results clearly on their work
* Competent user of data analysis packages and word processing software
* Strong scientific background with lab experience is preferred with a minimum of a Bsc/MSc degree qualification in chemistry is preferred but not essential.
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* Flexible start times to help balance work and life
* Annual performance-based bonus with a target of 5% base salary (non-contractual)
* Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy a week more
* Private medical insurance, with family cover available
* Enhanced parental leave including 13 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption and 4 weeks full pay for paternity
* Wellbeing perks, including Headspace subscription, Employee Assistance Program, and voluntary health checks
* Community outreach activities & social clubs – Wellbeing, a variety of affinity groups, Environmental, Sports
* Fitness & wellness subsidy of £20 per month and access to MyActive discounts portal
* Life assurance worth three times your annual salary
* Onsite restaurant with discounted meals
* Secure On-site Parking
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