R&D Chemist: Formulation & Product Development

Wilkins Talent Solutions Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkins Talent Solutions Limited in Swindon is partnering with an established organisation to recruit a Development Chemist to join its specialist technical team. The role involves formulation, product development, laboratory testing and technical support throughout the lifecycle.

The position is hands-on in the laboratory, with opportunities to see products progress from initial development through to manufacture, and to collaborate with production during scale-up and documentation of findings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience or understanding of formulation and/or coatings technology.
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience is advantageous.

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

Hands-on in the laboratory

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Wilkins Talent Solutions Limited in Swindon is partnering with an established organisation to recruit a Development Chemist to join its specialist technical team. The role involves formulation, product development, laboratory testing and technical support throughout the lifecycle.

The position is hands-on in the laboratory, with opportunities to see products progress from initial development through to manufacture, and to collaborate with production during scale-up and documentation of findings.