Development Chemist

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Folkestone is seeking a Development Chemist for approximately 12 months. The role involves leading product improvements and supporting R&D teams. Ideal candidates will have a science degree and 3+ years in product development, especially in healthcare or personal care products. Competitive salary offered for office-based work, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Office-based work

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in product development and/or project coordination.
• Experience in healthcare or personal care products.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product updates after launch.
• Collect and organize technical documentation.
• Support R&D and manufacturing teams with changes.

Skills

Product development

Project coordination

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive problem solving

Education

Science degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Development chemist to join our growing R&D Technical Service team. You'll be involved in post-launch product improvements by working with teams across the business and with external partners.

If you're passionate about science, product development and making a real impact on products that reach consumers around the world, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product updates after launch, including changes to raw materials, packaging and manufacturing sites.
• Collect and organize technical documentation (safety data, claims, manufacturing details) to support global market launches.
• Support R&D and manufacturing teams with process and testing changes.
• Write and review technical reports, protocols, and development plans.
• Manage and execute in-house and co-ordinating outsourced testing activities.
• Share project updates and keep stakeholders informed.

Qualifications

• A science degree (or a closely related).
• 3+ years' experience in product development and/or project coordination.
• Experience in healthcare or personal care products (formulation/testing).
• Awareness of confidential and quality technical agreements and their application to suppliers.
• Great communication and teamwork skills - confident working cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Proactive, solutions-driven and detail-focused.
• Confident IT skills (MS Office essential) with the ability to present Information in Forms, Tables and Sread sheets.

What's in it for You?

• This role is being offered on agency bases for a period of approximately 12 months.
• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Office-based, Monday to Friday (39 hours per week)