Development Chemist

Development Scientist (R&D) | Permanent | Birkenhead, Merseyside

Are you passionate about developing innovative materials and formulations? We’re recruiting for a Development Scientist to join a growing R&D team, where you’ll play a key role in developing new products, improving existing formulations, and supporting the journey from laboratory development to full-scale manufacturing.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and optimise new formulations for commercial products.
• Design and manage R&D projects from concept through to production.
• Conduct laboratory testing, including viscosity, rheology, DSC, mechanical testing, gel time, and other analytical techniques.
• Scale up formulations from laboratory trials to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver successful projects.
• Investigate quality issues and support continuous product improvement.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, testing capabilities, and equipment.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 1-3 years’ industrial R&D experience in polymers, materials, coatings, plastics, adhesives, composites, or a similar field.
• Experience with formulation development and laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of techniques such as Rheology, DSC, Mechanical Testing, or Viscosity Testing is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Desirable:

• Experience with thermosets, resins, electrical insulation materials, or advanced materials.
• MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.

Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside

Salary: (depending on experience)

Type: Permanent

If you’re looking to build your career in product development and enjoy working on innovative materials in a collaborative R&D environment, I’d love to hear from you.

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