W Talent are delighted to be partnering with an established manufacturing business based in Redditch to recruit a Development / Formulation Chemist. This is an opportunity to join an experienced Technical team, playing a key role in the development and commercialisation of innovative products.
Job Description
Reporting to the NPD Manager, the Development / Formulation Chemist will be responsible for developing, improving and commercialising product formulations from initial concept through to full-scale manufacture.
You will take ownership of laboratory trials, formulation development, raw material evaluation, product optimisation and manufacturing scale-up, working closely with teams across Technical, Quality, Regulatory, Production and Commercial.
This role would suit an experienced Formulation Chemist looking for a hands-on position where they can influence new product development, drive innovation and see projects progress from idea through to launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimise and commercialise new product formulations from concept through to production.
- Conduct laboratory trials, stability testing, compatibility testing and product performance evaluations.
- Evaluate and select raw materials, ingredients and additives to support product development.
- Improve existing formulations to enhance performance, quality and cost effectiveness.
- Support product scale-up activities, ensuring successful transfer from laboratory to manufacturing.
- Investigate and resolve formulation, manufacturing and raw material challenges.
- Develop technical documentation, formulation records, specifications and test reports.
- Work closely with Quality, Regulatory, Production, Procurement and Commercial teams.
- Research emerging technologies, ingredients and market trends to support innovation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across product development processes.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience within a Formulation Chemist, Development Chemist or R&D Chemist role.
- Experience developing and optimising formulations within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of formulation principles, raw materials and product performance testing.
- Experience taking products from initial concept through to commercialisation.
- Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and production troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Advantageous Requirements
- Experience within chemicals, homecare, personal care, cosmetics or a similar regulated industry.
- Knowledge of surfactant chemistry, emulsions, preservatives and speciality additives.
- Experience working with stability testing and laboratory evaluation techniques.
- Experience supporting NPD projects from development through to launch.
Details & Benefits
- Salary of 35,000 - 40,000 depending on experience.
- Early finish on a Friday.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Death in service benefit.
- Access to Aviva and Bupa Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Digital healthcare.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- On-site parking available.
- Opportunity to join an established Technical team within a successful manufacturing business.
A hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop innovative products and make a real impact.
To find out more about this opportunity, or to discuss your career in confidence, please get in touch with Molly Rushby at W Talent.
