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
