Senior Development Chemist in West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Development Chemist for a site-based role in West Yorkshire. The position is permanent and full-time, offering a salary in the £35,000–£45,000 range per year.

You will provide production support, develop the product portfolio, undertake applied R&D, and work with Purchasing, Customer Service, and QC teams to improve quality, efficiency, and profitability. Some travel and occasional unsociable hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrates a safety-first mindset.
• Knowledge of commercial resin systems, particularly Epoxies and Polyurethanes.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to evaluate products and identify opportunities to improve margins.
• Experience implementing new testing equipment for quality control testing.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both customers and suppliers.
• Previous experience within a chemical manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageous.
• Proficient in Excel, with confidence in handling numerical data.
• Flexible approach, including willingness to travel and work occasional unsociable hours.
• Highly motivated, with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support by resolving technical issues and investigating customer complaints.
• Develop and enhance the product portfolio by improving existing products and introducing new solutions.
• Undertake research projects focused on expanding product range, improving quality, and optimising costs.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Controller to source new materials and identify suppliers that enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Customer Service Team and Quality Improvement Manager to address customer concerns promptly and protect the company's online reputation.
• Analyse competitor products to ensure our technology remains competitive and innovative.
• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including new formulations, to support efficient production processes.
• Work alongside the QC chemist and assist with routine quality testing when needed and coordinate with external partners for product accreditation.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance overall efficiency and profitability

Skills

Safety mindset

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Commercial awareness

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Quality testing equipment

Job description

Senior Development Chemist

Annual Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 p/annum
Location: West Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, fully site based

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide production support by resolving technical issues and investigating customer complaints.


• Develop and enhance the product portfolio by improving existing products and introducing new solutions.


• Undertake research projects focused on expanding product range, improving quality, and optimising costs.


• Collaborate with the Purchasing Controller to source new materials and identify suppliers that enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.


• Work closely with the Customer Service Team and Quality Improvement Manager to address customer concerns promptly and protect the company's online reputation.


• Analyse competitor products to ensure our technology remains competitive and innovative.


• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including new formulations, to support efficient production processes.


• Work alongside the QC chemist and assist with routine quality testing when needed and coordinate with external partners for product accreditation.


• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance overall efficiency and profitability

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or a related discipline


• Demonstrates a safety-first mindset.


• Knowledge of commercial resin systems, particularly Epoxies and Polyurethanes.


• Commercially aware, with the ability to evaluate products and identify opportunities to improve margins.


• Experience implementing new testing equipment for quality control testing.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both customers and suppliers.


• Previous experience within a chemical manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageous.


• Proficient in Excel, with confidence in handling numerical data.


• Flexible approach, including willingness to travel and work occasional unsociable hours.


• Highly motivated, with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.