Senior Formulation Chemist

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist to join their dynamic team in the Portsmouth area. This role offers the chance to work on innovative formulations for crop protection, biopesticides, and biostimulants. You'll be at the forefront of research, collaborating with global clients to solve complex challenges in chemical formulation. With a focus on health and safety in a GLP laboratory, this position promises a stimulating environment where your expertise will drive meaningful advancements. Enjoy flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits while contributing to impactful projects.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Private Health Care

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in chemical formulation, preferably in crop protection.
• Proven track record of solving complex problems in formulation.

Responsibilities

• Researching new formulations for chemicals and biopesticides.
• Analysing data from formulation experiments to develop technologies.

Skills

Chemical Formulation

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Biotechnology

Education

Degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry (advantageous)

Tools

GLP Laboratory Equipment

LC-MS

Job description

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Senior Formulation Chemist
Portsmouth area - commutable from Southampton, Fareham, Chichester and surrounding areas
Salary - £30,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
Permanent

SRG is working with a leading contract research organisation in the crop protection sector. Based in the Portsmouth area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their formulation team. This opportunity would suit someone with strong previous formulation experience in the chemicals sector, preferably within agrochemicals although other industries will also be considered like household products, biocides, surfactants and coatings.

Benefits: flexible working hours, private health care and a stakeholder pension scheme.

Role Description

• Researching new formulations for chemicals, biopesticides and biostimulants
• Analysing and interpreting data from formulation experiments to help develop novel technologies
• Using advanced chemical and biotechnology equipment to evaluate and test crop protection formulations and stability tests
• Working closely with global clients to solve problems relating to developing new agrochemical products
• Adhering closely to health and safety regulations whilst working in a GLP laboratory

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry or a similar field. A PhD would be advantageous but not essential
• Significant recent experience in chemical formulation. Experience in crop protection would be advantageous
• A proven track record of solving complex problems relating to chemical formulation
• Willing to travel or relocate to the South coast Hampshire area
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on 0161 526 1885. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: formulation, crop protection, stability tests, GLP, LC-MS, biotechnology, biostimulant, biopesticide, contract research