Laboratory Analyst

About us

We are FluoRok, a fast-growing VC-backed start-up that is reinventing the way fluorochemicals are produced. Spun-out of the University of Oxford in 2022, FluoRok is developing safe, sustainable, and lower-cost routes towards key fluorinated materials that are fundamental to our daily life and energy transition, e.g. agrochemicals & Li-ion battery electrolyte salts. FluoRok’s mission is to find new solutions to improve people’s health and food security, all while reducing our impact on the planet. We are based at leading innovation campus, ARC Oxford, and the role will be based across our state-of-the-art R&D and pilot facility.

For more information www.fluorok.com

The Laboratory Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of FluoRok’s analytical laboratory. Working under the supervision of the Senior Analytical Development Chemist, the successful candidate will apply analytical chemistry techniques and follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to perform a range of laboratory analyses. These activities will support purity assessment and quality control across FluoRok’s materials portfolio.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS MONDAY 04 MAY 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and products.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of FluoRok’s analytical suite.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and documentation as required.
• Support laboratory housekeeping activities and uphold a high standard of working practices.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of FluoRok’s analytical laboratory workflow.
  

Essential

• Degree (BSc / MChem / MSc or equivalent) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• >2 years industrial experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow SOPs accurately.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following techniques: IC, ICP-OES, LC and NMR.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience in trace analysis techniques.
• Prior experience working in a quality control (QC) laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with sample preparation under inert atmospheres (e.g. glovebox).

Salary range £30,000-£35,000 per annum

We offer a competitive benefits package with private pension, private health insurance, group life insurance and share options plan.