Development / Formulation Chemist

W Talent; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on a Friday

25 days annual leave

On-site parking

Death in service

Aviva and Bupa Employee Assistance

Digital healthcare

Cycle to Work

Job summary

W Talent are partnered with a Redditch-based manufacturing business to recruit a Development / Formulation Chemist. You will own lab trials, develop and commercialise product formulations from concept through scale-up, collaborating with Quality, Regulatory, Production and Commercial teams.

You will bring hands-on formulation expertise, strong analytical skills and a track record of delivering formulations to market.

Qualifications

• Experience in formulation development within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of formulation principles and product testing.
• Experience taking products from concept through to commercialisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and commercialise new product formulations from concept through to production.
• Conduct laboratory trials, stability testing, compatibility testing and product performance evaluations.
• Evaluate and select raw materials, ingredients and additives to support product development.
• Improve existing formulations to enhance performance, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Support product scale-up activities, ensuring successful transfer from laboratory to manufacturing.
• Investigate and resolve formulation, manufacturing and raw material challenges.
• Develop technical documentation, formulation records, specifications and test reports.
• Work closely with Quality, Regulatory, Production, Procurement and Commercial teams.
• Research emerging technologies, ingredients and market trends to support innovation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across product development processes.

Skills

Formulation development

Manufacturing scale-up

Analytical testing

Problem solving

Job description

W Talent are delighted to be partnering with an established manufacturing business based in Redditch to recruit a Development / Formulation Chemist. This is an opportunity to join an experienced Technical team, playing a key role in the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

Job Description

Reporting to the NPD Manager, the Development / Formulation Chemist will be responsible for developing, improving and commercialising product formulations from initial concept through to full-scale manufacture.

You will take ownership of laboratory trials, formulation development, raw material evaluation, product optimisation and manufacturing scale-up, working closely with teams across Technical, Quality, Regulatory, Production and Commercial.

This role would suit an experienced Formulation Chemist looking for a hands‑on position where they can influence new product development, drive innovation and see projects progress from idea through to launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and commercialise new product formulations from concept through to production.
• Conduct laboratory trials, stability testing, compatibility testing and product performance evaluations.
• Evaluate and select raw materials, ingredients and additives to support product development.
• Improve existing formulations to enhance performance, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Support product scale-up activities, ensuring successful transfer from laboratory to manufacturing.
• Investigate and resolve formulation, manufacturing and raw material challenges.
• Develop technical documentation, formulation records, specifications and test reports.
• Work closely with Quality, Regulatory, Production, Procurement and Commercial teams.
• Research emerging technologies, ingredients and market trends to support innovation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across product development processes.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience within a Formulation Chemist, Development Chemist or R&D Chemist role.
• Experience developing and optimising formulations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of formulation principles, raw materials and product performance testing.
• Experience taking products from initial concept through to commercialisation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and production troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Advantageous Requirements

• Experience within chemicals, homecare, personal care, cosmetics or a similar regulated industry.
• Knowledge of surfactant chemistry, emulsions, preservatives and speciality additives.
• Experience working with stability testing and laboratory evaluation techniques.
• Experience supporting NPD projects from development through to launch.

Details & Benefits

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
• Early finish on a Friday.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Death in service benefit.
• Access to Aviva and Bupa Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Digital healthcare.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On-site parking available.
• Opportunity to join an established Technical team within a successful manufacturing business.

A hands‑on role offering the opportunity to develop innovative products and make a real impact.