Chemify Limited
Engineering Operations Technician
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The Role
Chemify is expanding its Engineering Operations team to support the development, commissioning, and maintenance of robotic chemistry platforms across our Chemifarms in Glasgow and beyond. This lab-based role, reporting to the Engineering Operations Manager, involves close collaboration with software engineers, chemists, and automation specialists. Occasional travel may be required. This role requires an early/late 2 shift, 7-day working pattern.
We welcome candidates with a broad range of experience; the appointment level will reflect the successful applicant’s background. We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, service-minded, and eager to help build world leading high throughput chemistry infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Technical
- Commission and integrate new robotic hardware into production.
- Develop and optimise automated synthesis workflows.
- Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on chemistry platforms and lab instruments.
- Use MaintainX to log faults, schedule work, and track asset health.
- Create and contribute to Engineering Operations SOPs.
- Support chemistry operations via troubleshooting reactions and monitoring laboratory processes.
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Operational & Cross-Functional
- Collaborate with chemists, automation engineers, software developers, and manufacturing teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, platform reliability, and uptime.
- Support service delivery by minimising downtime and improving response times.
- Contribute to wider company initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc/equivalent in chemistry.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn.
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Essential Experience
- Candidates must have experience of synthetic lab work.
- Experience in at least one of the following is preferred:
- Maintenance of scientific/industrial instrumentation.
- Robotics (mechanical, fluidic, pneumatic, or electromechanical).
- Test and validation programme execution.
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Troubleshooting of automated or robotic systems.
- Knowledge of lab safety and documentation best practices.
- Ability to work to performance targets.
- Customer service mindset with a proactive approach.
- Interest in automation technologies and continuous improvement.
Please note that VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
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