Development Chemist

Altro Careers; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British manufacturer in Letchworth is seeking a Development Chemist to join their Technical team. This full-time, permanent role involves developing and enhancing products in the Resins and PVC portfolio. Candidates should have experience in lab testing, compliance, and collaboration with suppliers. The position offers a chance to work on innovative projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and enhancing products in the chemical sector.
• Knowledge of compliance with UK and international benchmarks.
• Ability to conduct rigorous testing and resolve performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of new products from concept to manufacture.
• Enhancing existing products for performance, compliance, and efficiency.
• Staying ahead of evolving legislation and industry standards.
• Collaborating with suppliers and customers to define technical specifications.
• Conducting rigorous lab testing to meet UK and international benchmarks.

Skills

Lab testing

Problem-solving

Collaboration with suppliers

Complying with industry standards

Job description

Were looking for a Development Chemist to join our Technical team here at Altro , a leading British manufacturer of premium flooring and wall cladding systems. Weve been family-owned since 1919, and our purpose is simple : to transform spaces and enhance wellbeing. We care about our people, our customers, and doing things the right way.

The role is a full time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position, working from our Letchworth Garden City head office, with occasional travel to our Altro Resins site in Dorset.

This role is all about developing and improving products in our Resins and PVC portfolio from initial concept through to full-scale manufacture. Youll be involved in everything from lab testing and compliance to solving performance issues and working closely with suppliers and customers to make sure our products meet the highest standards.

About the Role

What youll be doing :

• Leading the design and development of new products from concept to manufacture
• Enhancing existing products for performance, compliance, and efficiency
• Staying ahead of evolving legislation and industry standards
• Collaborating with suppliers and customers to define technical specifications
• Conducting rigorous lab testing to meet UK and international benchmarks

Resolving performance issues using structured problem-solvin...