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Development Chemist

SRG
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Development Chemist is needed for a permanent role based in Greater Manchester.
  • Candidates should have proven industrial experience in product formulation and development, with a focus on lubricants and metalworking fluids being desirable but not essential.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience.
  • A degree in Chemistry or a similar field is required, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  • The role involves formulating new and existing products, preparing technical documentation, and supporting quality control processes.

Development Chemist required, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring proven industrial experience of formulation/developing products, with experience of lubricants and/or metalworking fluids desirable but not essential.

Title: Development Chemist

Location: Greater Manchester

Term: Permanent

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)

SRG are working with a well-established manufacturer of lubricants and metalworking fluids, with offices globally. They are currently looking for a Development Chemist to join the technical team on a permanent basis, at their site in Greater Manchester. This role will predominantly involve formulating and developing both new and existing products, with experience Development Chemists in a similar position well suited to this role. Industrial experience of lubricants and metalworking fluids is desirable but not essential and other backgrounds will be considered including surfactants, coatings, personal care and home care.

Working Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday - Thursday. 7:30am-3:30pm Friday.

Role / Description

  • Support in the formulation and development of both new and existing products
  • Prepare technical reports, documentation and procurement records for new products
  • Support Quality Control (QC) with sample issues and batch monitoring
  • Support other departments as necessary, including production support

Requirements

  • Degree in Chemistry (or similar)
  • Proven industrial experience of developing and formulating products
    • Lubricants and metalworking fluids desirable, but other backgrounds will be considered including coatings, surfactants, personal care and homecare
  • Strong ability to work as part of a team

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.

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 Chris on .

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

Keywords: development, chemist, chemistry, formulation, formulating, NPD, new product development, lubricant, lubrication, metalworking, fluids, oils, surfactant, coatings, personal care, homecare, R&D, research and development.

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