Development Chemist
19 hours ago
Manchester
Development Chemist Greater Manchester £35,000 - £45,000 Permanent We're working with a well-established manufacturer in Greater Manchester who are looking to appoint a Development Chemist to join their growing technical team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a degree-qualified chemist to play a key role in developing new products, improving existing formulations, and supporting production and quality activities. The Role As Development Chemist, you will: • Develop and optimise new and existing chemical formulations • Produce technical documentation, reports, and product records • Support the scale-up of products from lab to manufacturing • Work closely with Quality Control on testing, specifications, and sample investigations • Collaborate with Production, Commercial, and Marketing teams • Maintain accurate lab records and ensure compliance with procedures • Follow all health & safety standards within the laboratory About You: Degree or Master's in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline • Experience or strong interest in product development and formulation • Comfortable working in a laboratory environment • Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail • Able to build effective working relationships across teams • Capable of working both independently and collaboratively • Any industrial laboratory experience or commercial awareness would be advantageous What's on Offer: Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 • Opportunity to work on varied and interesting development projects • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Ongoing training and career development If you're looking to build your career in a hands-on development role within a growing business, we'd be keen to hear from you. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us