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Development Chemist
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Development Chemist
Household & Consumer Products | Redditch
An established and growing manufacturer within the consumer products sector is looking to appoint an experienced Development Chemist to support the creation and improvement of a wide range of household cleaning and home care products.
This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead projects from concept through to commercial launch, working closely with production, quality, procurement, and commercial teams.
The Role
You will be responsible for developing innovative formulations, improving existing product performance, and supporting the transfer of products from laboratory scale into full manufacturing.
Product categories may include:
Surface and multi-purpose cleaners
Laundry and fabric care products
Dishwashing formulations
Bathroom and toilet cleaners
Floor care products
Other household and specialist cleaning solutionsKey responsibilities include:
Developing and optimising product formulations
Assessing and selecting suitable raw materials and ingredients
Conducting laboratory testing, stability studies, and performance evaluations
Investigating formulation and manufacturing challenges
Supporting scale-up activities and production trials
Maintaining technical documentation and product specifications
Ensuring products meet relevant regulatory and quality requirements
Monitoring market trends, ingredient developments, and innovation opportunities
Working cross-functionally to deliver projects on time and within budgetAbout You
We're interested in speaking with formulation chemists who have experience within household care, detergents, FMCG, industrial cleaning products, or a related sector.
You will ideally have:
3+ years of proven formulation and product development experience
Knowledge of surfactant chemistry and cleaning systems
Experience in taking products from development through to manufacture
Understanding of product stability, compatibility, and performance testing
Experience supporting production and troubleshooting formulation issues
Strong project management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departmentsWhat's on Offer
Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business
Varied technical role with genuine influence on product development
Career progression within a growing organisation
Competitive salary and benefits packageFor a confidential discussion or further information, please apply today and speak to Rick @Smart4 SciencesBefore You Apply
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