Development Chemist (Ipswich)

Are you a skilled formulation chemist with experience in the homecare, personal care, fragrance or industrial chemicals sector?

Do you like working in small, collaborative R&D teams?

Fancy yourself formulating new kitchen, bathroom and laundry care products?

Then step right up!

What you'll do

• Develop and optimise formulations for new and existing products across relevant categories (NPD & EPD).
• Own your own formulation projects from concept through to commercialisation.
• Conduct lab-based formulation, benchmarking, and performance testing.
• Perform stability testing and evaluate product integrity under various conditions.
• Interpret and apply SDS, COSHH, and risk assessments to ensure safe laboratory practice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks (e.g., REACH, CLP, BPR).
• Liaise with suppliers to investigate and source innovative raw materials, technologies, and formulation trends.
• Collaborate effectively with production, quality, and other departments during scale-up and launch.
• Analyse data using advanced statistical tools, primarily in Excel, to inform formulation decisions.
• Attend industry seminars, webinars, and training to stay up to date with regulatory changes and emerging technologies.

What you'll need

• A chemistry degree or higher in a closely related subject area
• Some formulation experience through an internship or ideally post graduation within homecare, personal care, industrial chemicals or fragrances
• Knowledge of SDS, COSHH, and risk assessments.
• Be organised and have good attention to detail
• Great teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills

Are you ready for a change? Hit the apply button!

* On this occasion, applicants must have the full and permanent right to live and work in the UK to be considered, as future sponsorship cannot be offered.