Development / Formulation Chemist
8 days ago
Redditch
W Talent are delighted to be partnering with an established manufacturing business based in Redditch to recruit a Development / Formulation Chemist. This is an opportunity to join an experienced Technical team, playing a key role in the development and commercialisation of innovative products. Reporting to the NPD Manager, the Development / Formulation Chemist will be responsible for developing, improving and commercialising product formulations from initial concept through to full-scale manufacture. You will take ownership of laboratory trials, formulation development, raw material evaluation, product optimisation and manufacturing scale-up, working closely with teams across Technical, Quality, Regulatory, Production and Commercial. This role would suit an experienced Formulation Chemist looking for a hands‑on position where they can influence new product development, drive innovation and see projects progress from idea through to launch. • Develop, optimise and commercialise new product formulations from concept through to production., • Conduct laboratory trials, stability testing, compatibility testing and product performance evaluations., • Evaluate and select raw materials, ingredients and additives to support product development., • Improve existing formulations to enhance performance, quality and cost effectiveness., • Support product scale-up activities, ensuring successful transfer from laboratory to manufacturing., • Investigate and resolve formulation, manufacturing and raw material challenges., • Develop technical documentation, formulation records, specifications and test reports., • Work closely with Quality, Regulatory, Production, Procurement and Commercial teams., • Research emerging technologies, ingredients and market trends to support innovation., • Support continuous improvement initiatives across product development processes., • Previous experience within a Formulation Chemist, Development Chemist or R&D Chemist role., • Experience developing and optimising formulations within a manufacturing environment., • Strong understanding of formulation principles, raw materials and product performance testing., • Experience taking products from initial concept through to commercialisation., • Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and production troubleshooting., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail., • Experience within chemicals, homecare, personal care, cosmetics or a similar regulated industry., • Knowledge of surfactant chemistry, emulsions, preservatives and speciality additives., • Experience working with stability testing and laboratory evaluation techniques., • Experience supporting NPD projects from development through to launch., • Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience., • Early finish on a Friday., • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays., • Death in service benefit., • Access to Aviva and Bupa Employee Assistance Programmes., • Digital healthcare., • Cycle to Work scheme., • On-site parking available., • Opportunity to join an established Technical team within a successful manufacturing business. A hands‑on role offering the opportunity to develop innovative products and make a real impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr