Chemistry Work, Jobs in Babraham, Eng (with Salaries)

Laboratory & Production Technician
Sparxell —Cambridge
- £25,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- English
- University
- Life insurance
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Scientist I/II, Formulation Development
Abzena Inc. —Cambridge
- £27,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
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Scientist I Analytical
Resolian —Fordham
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Senior Scientist
Cancer Research UK —Babraham
- £41,700 - £51,300 a year
- Full-time
13d
Process Chemist - UK
Ascensus Specialties LLC —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
7d
Analytical Chemist - Sports Anti-Doping
LGC Assure —Fordham
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
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Research and Development Technician Apprentice
Hexcel Corporation —Duxford
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
Chemical Production Operator
Huntsman —Duxford
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Process Chemist - UK
Ascensus Specialties —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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7d
R&D Scientist, Quantum Algorithms
Quantinuum —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Maths
- IT
- Annual leave
4d
Corporate Research Lab (CRL) Scientist / Engineer - Early Career Program
Hexcel Corporation —Duxford
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Quality Control Analyst - UK
Ascensus Specialties LLC —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Technical Specialist - DMPK
Charles River Laboratories —Saffron Walden
- Full-time
- Sales
- Laboratory experience
- Project management
- Paid training
- Annual leave
8d
Quality Control Analyst - UK
Ascensus Specialties —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Machine Learning & AI Materials Scientist
BIOVIA —Cambridge
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
- Flexible schedule
6d
Senior Materials & Product Development Scientist
Altro/Autoglym —Baldock
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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5d
Solid-State Electrolyte Scientist
TaiSan —Cambridge
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
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Postdoctoral Scientist | Neurobiology | Dr Sven Truckenbrodt | LMB 2526
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Python
Biomedical Scientist, Biochemistry Department
Health Services Laboratories (HSL) —Sawbridgeworth
- Up to £51,217 a year
- Overtime
- Hospital
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Senior QA Auditor - 60% - 80%
Healx —Cambridge
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Laboratory & Production Technician

Sparxell
Cambridge

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£25,000 - £33,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

GCSE
Laboratory experience
English
ISO 9001
Technical support
Bachelor's degree
Organisational skills
Chemistry, manufacturing & controls
Industrial equipment
Materials handling
Mechanical knowledge
A Level

Full job description

1. OUR MISSION:

Promoting a future that is nature-inspired. We are an award-winning sustainable material science company dedicated to developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. Sparxell’s products are sustainably designed to overcome the challenges associated with synthetic and unethically-sourced pigments.

Redesigning how colours are made. Sparxell’s pioneering pigments are made with cellulose extracted from plants nanostructured in a wide range of vibrant shades. Sparxell’s patented technology arises from multiple years of interdisciplinary research performed at the University of Cambridge. Sparxell’s ambition is to foster sustainability in advanced materials, with a targeted impact on multiple sectors that heavily rely on colouring matter, from cosmetics to fashion, packaging, paint and food.

2. WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

Working as a part of our Production team, you will execute production activities, scale-up Sparxell’s current technology, and contribute to developing its future technological edge. You will be a key player in achieving production at scale, and supporting the Production Lead and Production Technicians in day-to-day activities to achieve monthly production targets.

Your main tasks will involve:

- Operating pilot production processes, which includes state-of-the-art reactors, tanks, heating/cooling systems, mechanical processing equipment, and drying units, etc.

- Producing product at scale as part of the Production Team.

- Contributing to deliver the company’s research and production strategy.

- Supporting the optimisation of processes from lab bench to scale-up and production.

- Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure their proper functioning. Conducting general laboratory housekeeping.

- Troubleshooting equipment and methodological issues.

- Contributing to setting up and managing protocols.

- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

3. YOUR PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS:

We are seeking a highly skilled person capable of careful and independent work, familiar with standard laboratory techniques and keen on learning.

You earned at least a B.Sc., A-level, CGSE or equivalent with relevant academic and/or industrial experience. Ideally you have a degree in Chemistry (e.g. material, chemical or polymer chemistry). Profiles without degrees having relevant professional experience are also highly encouraged to apply.

Preferably you have prior experience in one or more of the following industries, but this is not required:

- Material production in laboratory setting

- Familiarity with QMS & ISO-9001

- Experience of SOP & Work Instruction generation

- Plant-based or bio-based polymer, lignocellulosic bio-refinery, pre-treatment and extraction.

- Cellulose material preparation, such as prior experience with suspension, film and coating.

You are proficient in various basic laboratory techniques and equipment, which you may optimise independently.

You are keen to engage in a fast-paced and exciting working environment in which you will play a decisive role in the company’s future success.

You are a team player who communicates with passion and accuracy on each project you are part of. Your command of English is good, and you may be fluent in another language.

Personal Profile

- 'Can-do', positive & adaptable attitude

- Attention to detail

- Good interpersonal skills

- Good organisational & planning skills

- Ability to work under pressure

- Experience in working to detailed SOPs

- Experience in working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

4. BENEFITS & CONDITIONS:

Deadline for application: 23 July 2026.

Contract: Full-time permanent contract with career advancement and opportunities.

Starting: When available.

Location: Cambridge, UK, with flexible working arrangements.

Estimated remuneration: £ 25 - 33k with early employee benefits.

Other benefits: Pension, private medical insurance & life insurance available.

Right to work in the UK: We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working with us. Therefore, if you still need to get the right to work in the UK, any offer of employment will be conditional upon you gaining this right.

References: Offers of appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.

5. FEELING LIKE JOINING OUR TEAM?

If you want to join our endeavours, please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]. Please name your documents as JobID_Forename Surname_CV or CL for faster internal processing. With these two mandatory documents, feel free to add any miscellaneous material supporting your application.

Colour speaks to all, and so does Sparxell. Our company is committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. We encourage women, people of colour, of all ages, individuals with disabilities, gender-expansive individuals and LGBTQ+ candidates, and other under-represented minorities to apply to this position.

We will aim to review your application within a week and get back to you within a reasonable time with a final decision on your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Life insurance
Private medical insurance

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Laboratory: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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