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Development Chemist

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Yorkshire

Expire in: 13 hours

Job Description

Development Chemist require 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).

Title: Development Chemist

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a global, market leading specialist developer and manufacturer of a range of industrial chemicals including fluids, lubricants, oils and other speciality products. They are now seeking a Development Chemist to join their R&D team in West Yorkshire to support in developing both new and existing products within the portfolio. This is a hands-on development position within an established R&D team. The role will also involve testing products, supporting in analysis and scale-up activities and supporting in process improvements.

Benefits: You will join a highly successful company, with an opportunity to make a great impact. 35 hours - Monday to Friday, with flexibility on start and finish times. 25 days holiday and plus bank holidays. Potential for an annual bonus and company pension scheme. 

Role/Description

Support in the formulation and development of both new and existing products
Testing new formulations
Prepare technical reports, documentation and procurement records for new products
Support with analysis and developing new analytical methods
Assist in scale-up activities of new and existing formulations
Support other departments as necessaryRequirements

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.)
Sound understanding of laboratory HSE, COSHH and risk assessment principles 

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed).

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Keywords: development, chemist, chemistry, formulation, formulating, NPD, new product development, lubricant, lubrication, metalworking, fluids, oils, R&D, research and development, grease, coatings, analytical, test, test method, method development, performance testing, analytical development, optimisation.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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