# Production Technician (Process Chemistry)

> FluoRok Limited · Oxford, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-28

**Salary:** GBP 30,000–35,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**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**](https://www.fluorok.co)

## 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.  
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS MONDAY 15th JUNE 2026.  
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**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.

## Apply

[Apply at FluoRok Limited](https://apply.workable.com/fluorok-limited/j/66A5DB4786/apply)

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