Formulation Chemist

Smart4 Sciences; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Smart4 Sciences in Redditch is seeking an experienced Development Chemist to support the creation and improvement of a wide range of household cleaning and home care products, from concept through to commercial launch, collaborating with production, quality, procurement and commercial teams.

The role involves developing innovative formulations, improving product performance, and supporting scale-up activities and manufacturing transfer, with a hands-on, cross-functional project leadership

Job description

Household & Consumer Products | Redditch

An established and growing manufacturer within the consumer products sector is looking to appoint an experienced Development Chemist to support the creation and improvement of a wide range of household cleaning and home care products.

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead projects from concept through to commercial launch, working closely with production, quality, procurement, and commercial teams.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing innovative formulations, improving existing product performance, and supporting the transfer of products from laboratory scale into full manufacturing.

Product categories may include:

• Surface and multi-purpose cleaners
• Laundry and fabric care products
• Dishwashing formulations
• Bathroom and toilet cleaners
• Other household and specialist cleaning solutions

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and optimising product formulations
• Assessing and selecting suitable raw materials and ingredients
• Conducting laboratory testing, stability studies, and performance evaluations
• Investigating formulation and manufacturing challenges
• Supporting scale-up activities and production trials
• Maintaining technical documentation and product specifications
• Ensuring products meet relevant regulatory and quality requirements
• Monitoring market trends, ingredient developments, and innovation opportunities
• Working cross-functionally to deliver projects on time and within budget

About You

We're interested in speaking with formulation chemists who have experience within household care, detergents, FMCG, industrial cleaning products, or a related sector.

You will ideally have:

• 2+ years of proven formulation and product development experience
• Knowledge of surfactant chemistry and cleaning systems
• Experience in taking products from development through to manufacture
• Understanding of product stability, compatibility, and performance testing
• Experience supporting production and troubleshooting formulation issues
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business
• Varied technical role with genuine influence on product development
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package