Development Chemist

Wilkins Talent Solutions Ltd.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkins Talent Solutions Ltd. is recruiting a Development Chemist in Swindon for a hands-on R&D role spanning formulation, product development, laboratory testing and technical support.

You will contribute from initial development through to manufacture, conducting stability and quality testing, producing technical reports and working closely with production during scale-up. A chemistry degree and experience in formulation or coatings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience or understanding of formulation and/or coatings technology.
• Hands-on laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and improving formulated products.
• Carrying out laboratory testing and performance evaluation.
• Conducting stability and quality testing.
• Supporting new product development and existing product improvement.
• Planning and carrying out product trials.
• Producing technical reports and documentation.
• Working closely with production teams during scale-up and manufacture.
• Providing technical support where required.
• Ensuring development work meets relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Chemistry degree

Formulation/Coatings knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Development Chemist Swindon | £35,000-£37,000 | On-site

Are you a Development Chemist or Formulation Chemist looking for a hands-on R&D role where you can be involved throughout the product development lifecycle?

Wilkins Talent Solutions is working with an established organisation in the Swindon area to recruit a Development Chemist to join its specialist technical team.

This is a varied, practical role combining formulation, product development, laboratory testing and technical support , with the opportunity to see products progress from initial development through to manufacture.

The role will include:

• Developing and improving formulated products
• Carrying out laboratory testing and performance evaluation
• Conducting stability and quality testing
• Supporting new product development and existing product improvement
• Planning and carrying out product trials
• Producing technical reports and documentation
• Working closely with production teams during scale-up and manufacture
• Providing technical support where required
• Ensuring development work meets relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards

What we're looking for

You'll have a degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline , together with experience or a good understanding of formulation and/or coatings technology .

Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous, although we're happy to consider candidates from other relevant product-development backgrounds.

You'll be someone who enjoys being hands-on in the laboratory , is naturally curious and enjoys solving technical problems.

Salary: £35,000-£37,000

Location: Swindon

Working pattern: On-site

This could suit someone currently working as a Development Chemist, Formulation Chemist, R&D Chemist, Applications Chemist or Product Development Chemist .