Purification Technician/Senior Purification Technician

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About Chemify

Chemify is creating a future where important molecules, drugs and currently unimaginable new materials are instantly accessible; thereby radically increasing the speed of innovation, quality of life, and reach of humanity. The company is building the infrastructure to digitize chemistry for the design, discovery and synthesis of new molecules with the desired function and properties instantly and on-demand. Chemify has built a platform that combines purpose-built programming languages, robotics, AI, and the world's largest and continuously growing database of chemical programs to accelerate chemical discovery to new, transformative heights.

Chemify is supported by some of the best investors from Silicon Valley and across the world, including Triatomic Capital, BlueYard ventures, DCVC, Founders Fund, and others.

Job Purpose

As a Purification Technician/Senior Purification Technician, you will lead the purification process using Flash and Prep-HPLC chromatography. You'll handle sample prep, evaporation, and vialling while providing expert insights into our workflow

You will be trained on our modern synthesis platform, helping us build the world's most advanced automated chemical laboratory. You'll collaborate with software and engineering teams to troubleshoot technology and suggest new features to improve our automated systems

We operate with a flat structure, encouraging every team member to take ownership, lead projects, and influence our scientific direction

Location

This role will be based at the company's new manufacturing site at OakBank Industrial Estate, Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7LU

Shift Pattern

This role will involve working one of several shifts (e.g. early, late, nightshift, weekend)

Number of Positions

We are looking to fill 6 positions with start dates between February and April 2026

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be a smart, enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious individual excited to wear many hats and contribute to the overall success of the company as the needs evolve

We welcome applications from candidates with HNC/HND qualifications in Applied Sciences/Chemistry or relevant degrees who can demonstrate significant hands-on laboratory experience and a desire to work in a high-throughput manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for purification (Flash and Prep-HPLC).
• Run purifications and analyze chromatographic data.
• Manage bulk solvent evaporation and material transfers.
• Prepare mobile phases, buffers, and perform routine system maintenance.
• Lead internal projects to improve laboratory processes.
• Collaborate with chemists, operations, and management to maximize efficiency.
• Partner with software and hardware teams to test updates and brainstorm new features.
• Proactively develop faster, more efficient purification workflows.
• Maintain accurate, timely digital records of all experiments.
• Adapt to evolving company priorities, including occasional work at alternative sites

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Higher (or equivalent) in English, mathematics and a science subject. HNC/HND or degree in in a scientific field with laboratory experience.
• The candidate should have previous work or study experience in a technical role within a laboratory environment, including the handling of chemicals
• Good numeracy, literacy and attention to detail
• Ability to follow defined procedures accurately
• Oral and written communication skills (English fluency)

Desirable (But not essential)Experience of working in industry / CRO environments a strong plus

• Experience of using rotary evaporators.
• Experience with running and maintaining flash systems.
• Experience with running and maintaining preparative HPLC systems.
• Experience with robotic systems for synthetic chemistry.
• Experience with electronic tools such as Electronic Laboratory Notebooks, etc

UK Right to Work

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.