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Scale-Up Chemist
Scale-Up Chemist
About the Role
We are seeking a Scale-Up Chemist to bridge laboratory chemistry and industrial manufacturing as Vateris moves toward demonstration plant deployment.
The company is preparing to deliver a ~£15 million demonstration plant from Q4 2026 onwards, and this role will play a key part in translating laboratory chemistry into reliable industrial operation.
We are specifically looking for candidates with practical industrial scale-up experience and backgrounds closely aligned to process industries.
Responsibilities
- Support pilot and future demonstration plant operations
- Translate laboratory procedures into scalable industrial processes
- Troubleshoot process variability and operational issues
- Improve robustness, operability and process consistency
- Develop scalable operating procedures and QC methods
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams
- Support commissioning and scale-up activities
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Requirements
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Qualification:
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
- From a top 5 UK university or equivalent leading European institution
- Equivalent industrial experience in a highly relevant field may also be considered
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Experience:
- Typically 5+ years of industrial experience in pilot plants, manufacturing, or industrial scale-up environments
- Strong practical understanding of industrial chemical processes and plant operations
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Domain-Specific Skills:
- Experience with:
- slurry systems
- precipitation
- crystallisation
- powder handling
- related industrial processes
- Experience with:
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- Soft Skills & Comfort Level:
- Strong troubleshooting and operational problem-solving capability
- Comfortable working hands-on with industrial equipment and operations
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving and execution-focused environments
Highly Desirable
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Experience from:
- Specialty chemicals
- Industrial minerals
- Fertilisers
- Carbon capture
- Hydrometallurgy
- or related process industries
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Experience supporting:
- plant commissioning
- startup
- process optimisation
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Experience working in startups or industrial scale-up companies
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