Senior Development Chemist

Bostik; Stafford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26.5 days annual leave, increasing to

Job summary

Bostik in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Development Chemist to join our EMEA R&D team, developing adhesive technologies for Building Components and Durable Goods markets. You will lead projects from concept to commercialization and collaborate with customers and suppliers.

This role offers opportunities to work on innovative product development, support manufacturing scale-up, and contribute to a culture of innovation within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience within a product development, formulation, or development chemist role.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Experience formulating and testing adhesives, sealants, or related chemical products.
• Knowledge of reactive chemistries, particularly PU, PS, Si.
• Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects from concept through to commercialisation, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales.
• Develop and test new adhesive formulations to support product line expansion.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process improvements and scale-up activities.
• Partner with customers to understand current and future application requirements.
• Support customers through product testing, technical presentations, and application advice.
• Build relationships with technical stakeholders and raw material suppliers.
• Research emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
• Represent the business at relevant industry associations and technical forums.
• Produce technical reports and maintain HSE and COSHH documentation.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Job description

Are you an experienced chemist with a passion for innovation, formulation development, and solving complex technical challenges?

We're looking for a Senior Development Chemist to join our EMEA R&D team, playing a key role in developing and enhancing adhesive technologies for the Building Components and Durable Goods markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative product development projects, collaborate with customers and suppliers, and help shape the future of our product portfolio within a global organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead development projects from concept through to commercialisation, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales.
• Develop and test new adhesive formulations to support product line expansion.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process improvements and scale-up activities.
• Partner with customers to understand current and future application requirements.
• Support customers through product testing, technical presentations, and application advice.
• Build relationships with technical stakeholders and raw material suppliers.
• Research emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
• Represent the business at relevant industry associations and technical forums.
• Produce technical reports and maintain HSE and COSHH documentation.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Degree (BSc or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Experience within a product development, formulation, or development chemist role
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects
• Experience formulating and testing adhesives, sealants, or related chemical products
• Knowledge of reactive chemistries, particularly:
• Polyurethane (PU)
• Polysulphide (PS)
• Silicone (Si)
• Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and process optimisation

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative technologies, collaborate with global R&D teams, and make a real impact on product development within a market-leading business.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, innovation, and customer engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• 26.5 days annual leave, increasing to 30.5 days with length of service
• Flexible working through our flexi-time scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Health Cash Plan
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to collaborate across EMEA and Global teams