At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development and optimization of formulations for household cleaning products.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in South Birmingham focused on innovative FMCG cleaning solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £35-40k plus additional benefits.
- Other info: Full-time, office-based position.
- Why this job: Drive innovation in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for technical leadership.
- Qualifications: Experience in formulation and product development within FMCG cleaning products is essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Experienced Senior Development / Formulation Chemist required to lead the research, development, optimization, and commercialization of innovative cleaning and household care products. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-performance formulations, improving existing products, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting manufacturing scale up, and driving innovation across our FMCG cleaning product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities- Product Development & Formulation – Design, develop, and optimize formulations for consumer household cleaning products, including surface cleaners, dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, fabric care products, toilet and bathroom cleaners, floor cleaners, and other specialty cleaning products.
- Innovation & Research – Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and consumer needs within the cleaning products sector.
- Technical Leadership – Provide technical guidance and mentorship to laboratory personnel.
- Scale Up & Manufacturing Support – Support pilot plant and production scale up activities, ensure smooth transfer of formulations from laboratory to manufacturing.
- Quality & Regulatory Compliance – Ensure products comply with applicable regulations and industry standards.
- Project Management – Manage multiple development projects simultaneously.
- Formulation and product development experience within FMCG, household care, cleaning products, detergents, or related industries.
- Proven experience taking products from concept through commercialization.
- Experience with surfactant systems, emulsions, rheology modifiers, preservatives, fragrances, and specialty additives.
- Experience supporting manufacturing scale up and production troubleshooting.
- Surfactant chemistry.
- Detergent formulation.
- Emulsion systems.
- Product stability testing.
- Raw material functionality.
- Cleaning performance evaluation.
- Regulatory requirements for household cleaning products.
- Proficiency in laboratory testing methods and analytical techniques.
Senior Formulation Chemist - Household employer: Job Search Place Limited
Located in South Birmingham, this company offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The team focuses on developing high-performance household cleaning products, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving innovation in the FMCG sector.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Formulation Chemist - Household
Formulation Chemistry
Product Development
Innovation Research
Technical Leadership
Manufacturing Scale Up
Quality Compliance
Project Management
