Senior Development Chemist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Greater Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Chemical Engineering
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SKILLS

Product Development Chemistry Laboratory Environment Documentation Quality Control SAP Manufacturing Research

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are recruiting for a Senior Development Chemist to join a Chemicals Manufacturing company at their site based in Greater Manchester on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary range of £45,000 - 60,000 per annum.

Job Details

[Employer hidden] are recruiting for a Senior Development Chemist to join a Chemicals Manufacturing company at their site based in Greater Manchester on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary range of £45,000 - 60,000 per annum.

The Company:
An internationally recognised UK manufacturer of specialist industrial lubricants, known for its strong focus on innovation and formulation science. With integrated R&D and manufacturing facilities, the business develops tailored solutions for complex engineering applications, supplying customers worldwide via an established global network. 

Location:
Greater Manchester

Your main duties will be:

  • Formulate and develop new blended products, work to improve existing products and work to approve new raw materials
  • Create customer-facing (TDS etc) and internal documentation (QC specification etc) and SAP records for new products
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations as required
  • Liaise with Quality Control re problems with samples, batch monitoring and creation of QC specification for new products, including Safety Data Sheets
  • Work with Production on the manufacture of new products and assist with other products as required
  • Work with other departments such as Commercial and Marketing as required

Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

  • Chemistry degree (or above) desirable
  • Be comfortable in a laboratory environment
  • Have good motivation and organization skills
  • Industrial lab experience
  • Familiarity with product development methodologies – research, sample preparation, testing, review desirable

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Senior Development Chemist position, please contact Alex Willson on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden]. Please quote reference 182308.

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Company

[Employer hidden] has over 50 years of experience supporting the sciences sector. We deliver specialist resourcing solutions across the life sciences and affiliated industries, partnering with organisations to identify, attract, and retain exceptional talent.

Our expertise spans scientific, clinical, technical, and commercial disciplines, enabling us to support innovation at every stage of development. Through a consultative and quality-driven approach, we help organisations strengthen their teams and advance the therapies and technologies that improve lives.

We are committed to making a positive, lasting impact on the scientific community through continued innovation, integrity, and long-term partnership.

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