Development Chemist (Formulation)

An established FMCG manufacturer is looking to appoint a Development Chemist to join its Technical NPD team in Irvine.

This is a hands-on formulation role, responsible for taking products from initial lab development through to manufacturing scale-up and market launch. The position focuses on product development and formulation ownership, not a QC or analytical chemistry role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise formulations for formulated FMCG products
• Manage NPD projects from lab through pilot and full-scale manufacture
• Support existing product ranges and deliver new formulations to agreed timelines
• Lead feasibility assessments to support tenders and quotations
• Oversee stability testing, specifications and launch readiness
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and GMP requirements
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, QA and SHE

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years\’ experience in formulation development
• Proven experience of manufacturing scale-up in an FMCG environment
• Strong project management and commercial awareness
• GMP experience essential