
Chemify digitizes molecule design and production to let researchers design, synthesize, and iterate on compounds faster and more reproducibly. It does this with its Chemputation platform that combines automated robotics, a chemical programming language, and AI-driven design to execute programmable synthesis and closed-loop make-test cycles. The product is a deep-tech B2B platform integrating lab automation hardware with software for molecular design, synthesis execution, and data-driven optimization. Chemify primarily serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial materials customers seeking to accelerate discovery and scale reproducible chemical synthesis.

Chemify digitizes molecule design and production to let researchers design, synthesize, and iterate on compounds faster and more reproducibly. It does this with its Chemputation platform that combines automated robotics, a chemical programming language, and AI-driven design to execute programmable synthesis and closed-loop make-test cycles. The product is a deep-tech B2B platform integrating lab automation hardware with software for molecular design, synthesis execution, and data-driven optimization. Chemify primarily serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial materials customers seeking to accelerate discovery and scale reproducible chemical synthesis.
Headquarters: Glasgow, Scotland (Advanced Research Centre; Maryhill Chemifarm)
Core offering: Chemputation: a chemical programming language + robotics + AI to translate code into synthesized molecules
Founding / leadership: Founded by Professor Lee Cronin (CEO); builds on Cronin's University of Glasgow digital chemistry research
Scale: Company states 150+ employees
Funding activity: Recorded funding: Seed (Feb 1, 2022), Series A (Aug 2, 2023, lead: Triatomic Capital), Grant (Oct 1, 2024, lead: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
Customers / markets: Pharma, biotechnology and industrial materials partners for accelerated discovery and reproducible synthesis
Drug discovery, biotechnology and industrial materials discovery; reproducible, scalable chemical synthesis and acceleration of molecular iteration cycles.
Chemical technology (chemistry digitisation & lab automation)
“Backed by a mix of venture investors and philanthropic/public funders, including Triatomic Capital, BlueYard Capital, 8VC, Wing Venture Capital, Insight Partners, Horizons Ventures and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Series A led by Triatomic Capital and a grant round led by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.”
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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 worlds 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 an Analytical Technician (all levels), you will provide the organization with expert insights and know-how for the analytical data acquisition with NMR and UPLC-MS. Ideally you bring knowledge and experience of sample preparation and running of UPLC-MS/LCMS and/or NMR systems. You will help develop the worlds most advanced automated chemical manufacturing lab, collaborating with software and engineering teams to troubleshoot and improve our proprietary technology. We value a flat structure where every member takes ownership and influences our scientific direction.
Shift Pattern
This role will involve working one of several shifts (e.g. early, late, nightshift, weekend).
Location
This role will be based at one of our sites in Glasgow.
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
Qualifications and Experience
Number of Positions
We are looking to fill two positions with start dates between February and April 2026.
UK Right to Work
Please note that the company are unable to sponsor visas for this role.