Research And Development Chemist

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction materials is seeking an R&D Chemist specializing in mortar, screed, and cement products. The role involves developing formulations, testing raw materials, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will be degree-educated in chemistry and possess relevant R&D experience.

Qualifications

• R&D Chemist - Mortar, Screed & Cement Products with experience in formulations.
• Familiar with cement, mortar, screed, precast concrete.
• Confident and energetic individual.

Responsibilities

• Support in developing new and existing mortar, plaster, and render formulations.
• Research and test new raw materials, build supplier relationships.
• Generate Safety Data Sheets & Environmental Product Declarations.

Skills

R&D experience

Formulations production

Familiarity with ISO 14001

Familiarity with ISO 9001

Education

Degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

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Client:

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd

Location:

telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job reference Number: 854285-6910-25161

Location: Commutable to Telford

The role of the R&D Chemist – Mortar, Screed & Cement Products will involve:

• R&D Chemist position, dealing with a high quality manufactured range of mortar, plaster and render
• Supporting in the development of both new and existing products and formulations
• Researching and testing new raw materials and building strong relationships with suppliers
• Generate Safety Data Sheets & Environmental Product Declarations using specialist software (training provided)
• Supporting in Quality Control (QC) testing when required
• Support in troubleshooting production issues

The ideal applicant will be R&D Chemist – Mortar, Screed & Cement Products with:

• Must have R&D experience and be familiar with producing formulations
• Must have experience dealing with related products such as; cement, mortar, screed, precast concrete, ready mix concrete, concrete admixtures, cement admixtures, chemicals admixtures, grouts and resins
• Familiar with ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 standards
• Ideally will be degree level educated in chemistry or related field
• Positive, energetic and confident individual