Development Chemist

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in the chemicals industry is seeking an innovative formulator based in Preston. The ideal candidate will develop new formulas, conduct stability studies, and evaluate products while keeping up with industry innovations and regulations. Applicants should have a BSc in Chemistry and at least one year of experience in a formulation laboratory environment, specifically in personal care or aqueous products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a formulation laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience with personal care or aqueous products.

Responsibilities

• Develop new formulas in line with industry innovation.
• Evaluate new products under changing regulations.
• Conduct stability studies for formulations.

Skills

Formulating emulsions

Research on raw materials

Stability studies

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Job description

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Client:

Woodstock Recruitment Ltd

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an innovative formulator within the chemicals, homecare or personal care industries?

Experienced within emulsion or aqueous based formulations?

Looking to join a growing business with a great team culture?

What you will do

• Develop new formulas in line with industry innovation
• Research and keep up to date with new raw materials that can help to develop future formulations, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Be responsible for testing and evaluation of new products and considering the ever changing regulatory landscape
• Be responsible for the stability studies of your portfolio of formulations

What you will need

• BSc or higher in Chemistry or very closely related subject area
• At least 1 year (industrial placement or post graduate in industry) of experience in a formulation laboratory environment
• Hands on working knowledge of formulating emulsions or aqueous-liquid products
• At least 1 year formulating personal care, homecare or aqueous based paint or ink products