Development Chemist (Cleaning/Hygiene Products)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run cleaning products company in Macclesfield is seeking a Development Chemist to work in their R&D department. The role offers great autonomy and flexibility in creating new formulations for cleaning products. Ideal candidates will have a background in chemistry and knowledge of cleaning/hygiene formulations. This position provides a competitive salary and other benefits including relocation support.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Relocation Support

13% Pension

Qualifications

• Chemist with experience in Research and Development.
• Familiarity with industrial/laundry cleaning products.
• Ability to conduct routine analytical tests.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned R&D projects and report results.
• Scale-up processes from R&D to manufacturing.
• Evaluate new synthetic chemistry procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of Cleaning/Hygiene products

R&D background

Analytical testing

Job description

Development Chemist (Cleaning/Hygiene Products)

£42,000 - £47,500 + Relocation Support + Flexible Hours + Family Business + Autonomy + 13% Pension + Benefits

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Are you a Development Chemist with knowledge of formulating cleaning/hygiene products looking for a highly autonomous role in a Research & Development department for a company that respects your skillset and will recognise you as a technical expert?

In this role you will be working in a close‑knit Research and Development department to create new formulars for industrial and commercial cleaning applications. They can offer great flexibility for childcare and a relocation package to the Peak District.

This family‑run business is an SME with a global footprint. They develop, manufacture and distribute a wide range of cleaning products. Off the back of a great reputation they have gone from strength to strength and are looking to expand their R&D Team.

This role would suit a chemist looking for an R&D role with knowledge of industrial or cleaning chemicals, looking for an autonomous role where you'll be a key part of a team of technical experts.

The Role:

• Execution of planned projects within the R&D programme, setting timelines, delivering, and reporting results in a timely manner.
• Process scale‑up and transfer from R&D to manufacturing operations.
• Developing and evaluating new synthetic chemistry procedures and manufacturing processes.
• Running routine analytical tests.
• Sample administration, packing of samples and dispatching, liaising with the warehouse for sample transport to the lab, waste disposal.
• Working safely; using and understanding existing COSHH and risk assessments and writing new COSHH and risk assessments for the work undertaken. Following quality procedures, safety procedure and SOPs.

The Person:

• Chemist
• Research and Development background
• Knowledge of Cleaning/Hygiene/Laundry products or similar

Reference: BBBH 22718a

Keywords: Graduate, Chemist, Development, Lab, Scientist, Hygiene, Research, Chemistry, Chemical, Cleaning, R&D, Industrial, STEM, Scientific, MSc, Grad, Buxton, Peak, District, Macclesfield

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.