Senior Development Chemist

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing and dynamic company seeks an innovative Development Chemist to join its R&D team in East Yorkshire. You will be responsible for formulating new lubricants, improving existing products, and conducting quality control. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to product development while working alongside a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in formulation and development of lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Strong laboratory skills and knowledge of testing methods for tribological fluids.
• Proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve formulations for lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Conduct laboratory testing and quality control of formulations.
• Collaborate with teams to support customer requirements and scale-up.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Education

BSc or higher in Chemistry

BSc or higher in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Development Chemist to join our R&D team in East Yorkshire. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and improving formulations for lubricants, metalworking fluids, and related industrial products. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in new product development, customer support, and driving technical excellence within a growing and dynamic company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and develop new lubricants and metalworking fluid products in line with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Improve existing formulations to enhance performance, reduce cost, or meet new specifications.
• Conduct laboratory testing, product evaluations, and quality control of formulations.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and technical service teams to support customer requirements and scale-up.
• Maintain accurate records of research, formulations, and test results.
• Stay up to date with regulatory and industry developments in the field of tribology and chemical manufacturing.

Essential Requirements:

• BSc or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven experience in the formulation and development of lubricants, metalworking fluids, or industrial oils.
• Strong laboratory skills and knowledge of testing methods relevant to tribological fluids.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of REACH, CLP, and HSE requirements for chemical products.
• Experience working with customers in technical support or product trials.
• Familiarity with synthetic lubricants, emulsifiers, additives, and base oils.