R&D Formulation Chemist – Product Development (On-site)

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

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.