Full job descriptionSalary: £30K+ (depending on experience)
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Start: As soon as possible
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.


Role Overview
Quantum Science (QS) has an exciting new opportunity for a Production Chemist. Experience in a related industry is highly desirable. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline. This role is ideal for professionals looking to advance their careers in the advanced materials industry. You will have excellent training and development opportunities and take a pivotal role in the process development and production of colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) and other advanced nanomaterials for optoelectronic applications.
Main tasks and responsibility
*Plan and develop safe and cost-effective manufacturing processes for colloidal quantum dots in large reactors , scaling up from lab to full-scale commercial process meeting material demand of industrial partners and contractors in timely manner.
*Provide technical solutions and troubleshoot manufacturing issues based on the safety protocols and environmental and regulatory requirements to ensure best products at pilot and industrial production scale.
*Assess the equipment and facilities during the scale-up process including the maintenance schedules and overall equipment effectiveness to ensure an efficient utilization of the resources.
*Collaborate closely with R&D and scale-up team members for smooth technology transfer from R&D to pilot or full-scale manufacturing.
*Continuously optimise and develop existing and new product lines for improved quality and cost-effectiveness.
*Provide and document all SOP for manufacturing processes and testing techniques for existing and new products.
*Produce timely written reports detailing the work undertaken.


Required Skills and Experience
*Bachelor’s or master’s degree (PhD not required) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
*Experience with multi-stage process development, reactor setup, manufacturing lines, and product scale-up is highly desirable.
*Laboratory experience in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization is an advantage.
*Strong practical, hands-on laboratory skills; confident working independently and collaboratively in a team.
*Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
*Timely achievement of project milestones and agreed deliverables.
*Prompt, clear, and accurate reporting to the team leader.
*On-time delivery of samples to internal teams and customers.
*Identification and procurement of required equipment and consumables.
*Accurate completion of laboratory records, batch documentation, sample labels, and related reports.
*Consistent adherence to agreed plans, protocols, quality standards, and safety procedures.
*Effective time management, prioritisation, and communication when working to multiple deadlines.
*Proactive monitoring of equipment working conditions, laboratory, and process flow to ensure safe, efficient, and well-managed lab operations.


Benefits Package
· Competitive salary.
· Performance-related bonus system.
· Pension contribution.
· Life insurance.
Qualified candidates can also apply via website.