Development Chemist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Greater Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Chemical Engineering
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SKILLS

Formulation Product Development QC Specification SAP Laboratory Chemistry Industrial Lab Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are recruiting for a Development Chemist to join a Chemicals Manufacturing company at their site based in Greater Manchester on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary between £35,000 - £40,000.

Job Details

[Employer hidden] are recruiting for a Development Chemist to join a Chemicals Manufacturing company at their site based in Greater Manchester on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary between £35,000 - £40,000.

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.
  • Good motivation and organisation 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 182376.

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