Research & Development Chemist

SUMMARY:
A specialist consumer formulations business is expanding its innovation capability and is recruiting an R&D Chemist to play a hands-on role in developing next-generation products.

POSITION INFO:

This position suits a technically strong chemist who enjoys practical laboratory work, structured experimentation, and translating formulations from concept through to commercial production.

You will hold a BSc in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline and bring 2–5 years of formulation experience within consumer products. Strong capability in troubleshooting, optimisation, and scale-up of complex formulation systems is essential, together with disciplined project management and clear technical reporting.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a focused R&D environment where practical expertise and scientific rigour directly influence product performance and commercial success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and refining innovative consumer formulations from lab concept to production scale
• Evaluating new raw materials and technologies for performance, safety, sustainability, and compliance
• Conducting batch trials, stability testing, and packaging compatibility assessments
• Ensuring formulations meet quality and regulatory standards
• Maintaining precise formulation records and technical documentation
• Collaborating with Regulatory, QA, QC, and Manufacturing teams to support product launch
• Preparing technical reports and product performance summaries

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