Development Chemist required based in West Yorkshire on a permanent basis. Requiring a degree in Chemistry (or similar), with recent and extensive experience in formulating products such as lubricants, oils, greases, coatings (other aligned industries considered), as well as experience or a strong interest in packaging technology, product-package compatibility, or packaging sustainability.
Title: Development Chemist
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Term: Permanent
Benefits
35 hours - Monday to Friday, with flexibility on start and finish times. 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Potential for an annual bonus and company pension scheme.
Role / Description
* Develop and optimise chemical formulations in the laboratory from initial concept through to scale‑up readiness.
* Carry out laboratory testing using recognised industry standard and internal methods, ensuring robust documentation and data integrity.
* Interpret experimental data to assess performance and recommend formulation improvements.
* Act as a first point of contact for packaging‑related technical queries, including material compatibility and pack‑format selection.
* Provide input on packaging sustainability, recyclability, and regulatory considerations, including PPWR awareness.
* Support technical troubleshooting for existing products and liaise with external test houses where required.
* Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and project updates.
* Ensure all work is carried out in line with health, safety, and quality procedures, including COSHH and risk assessments.
* Actively contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory methods and ways of working.
Requirements
* Degree‑level qualification (BSc or higher) in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
* Extensive practical laboratory experience in formulation or development chemistry within a materials, chemicals or speciality products environment (lubricants, oils, greases, coatings, etc.).
* Some experience or strong interest in packaging technology, product‑package compatibility, or packaging sustainability.
* Strong experimental design, data analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
* Good understanding of laboratory HSE, quality, and documentation standards.
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