Senior Technologist NMR

Materials Analysis – NMR Expert (Technologist)

Materials Analysis is an Oxford Instruments Group Business Unit that develops and sells state‑of‑the‑art electron, mechanical and benchtop microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) products.

We are looking for an experienced NMR Expert to join our New Product Development team in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The role will focus on future product innovations, technical solutions for existing NMR instruments and capability building for the NMR team.

High Wycombe (Cressex) – hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. 37‑hour week with flexible hours and Friday finish at 12:30.

• Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays (purchase up to 12 weeks more)
• Private health, dental and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support, counselling, financial and legal advice)
• My Discounts (leading retailer savings)
• Car salary exchange scheme (fully serviced electric or hybrid vehicle)
• Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme (bike or high‑tech/home goods purchase, 12‑month spread)
• Group Pension Plan via AVIVA (eligible for all employees)
• Share Incentive Plan (share in company success)

• Appropriate degree in Physical Science or Engineering (further degree an advantage)
• High competence with NMR hardware and system‑level troubleshooting at the sub‑modular level
• Strong investigative skills – align experimental work with theory, diagnose faults, design experiments
• Experience with modern testing and diagnostic methods and equipment
• Ability to implement and maintain safe working procedures (COSHH, fluid systems, electrical and magnetic safety)
• Knowledge of intellectual property, Freedom‑to‑Operate and patent communication
• Excellent technical communication – translate complex expertise to others

• Deliver technology enhancements in accordance with agreed specifications, budgets and timelines (feasibility studies, cost estimates, prototypes, production methods)
• Contribute to technology and development projects
• Maintain professional awareness of relevant technology developments
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing products
• Operate in accordance with health & safety legislation at all times

• Impact – technical insight and proficiency will influence commercial results and end users’ outcomes
• Knowledge – recognised expert, depth and breadth of technical knowledge and application to complex problems
• Problem Solving – interpret business issues, recommend solutions, solve problems where precedents may not exist

If you would like to learn more before applying or have any questions, please contact  Applicants will be reviewed quickly; successful candidates will be invited to a Teams call for further discussion. Interviews include a psychometric test and a 2‑stage process held on‑site.

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