Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Working Hours: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday (with
flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-time, office based with hybrid working available
Travel: Occasional international travel for customer visits and
conferences
Salary: £30,000 -£40,000
About Keit
Keit is an innovative and fast-growing company based at the
STFC Harwell Campus. We design and manufacture the IRmadillo, a
patented FTIR spectrometer used by chemical and biotech companies to monitor
and optimise their production processes in real time.
We’re expanding and looking for a graduate Process
Analytical Chemist or Chemical Engineer to join our team. This is a
hands-on, customer-facing role where you’ll apply your scientific knowledge to
real-world challenges, helping clients get the most out of our technology.
Why Join Us?
At Keit, we believe in learning through doing. Mistakes are
part of growth, and we encourage curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
You’ll be part of a small, supportive team where your ideas matter and your
contributions make a real impact. Whether you're in the lab, on-site with
customers, or at industry events, you'll gain valuable experience across
multiple areas of the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Analysing
customer samples in the lab to create datasets for model development
- Building
chemometric models to demonstrate the IRmadillo’s capabilities
- Working
directly with customers to implement and troubleshoot models
- Supporting
the sales team by explaining spectroscopy and understanding customer
chemistry
- Helping
customers integrate spectrometers with their plant control systems
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- A
degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field
- Strong
analytical skills and the ability to spot trends or issues in data
- A
proactive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn and contribute
across the team
Desirable:
- Awareness
of the chemical and biotech industries
- Interest
or basic understanding of chemometrics (don’t worry—we’ll help
you learn!)
- Practical
experience with spectroscopy, analytical chemistry,
or chemical processes (e.g., through coursework, projects, or
internships)
Ready to Start Your Career with Us?
If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate looking
for a role where you can apply your scientific skills, learn quickly, and make
a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply to: careers@keit.co.uk