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Development Chemist - Ipswich - Competitive Salary
Prime Appointments is working with a well-established and growing company on the outskirts of Ipswich, currently seeking a Development Chemist with at least 2-3 years' industry experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your ideas and innovation will directly contribute to both new product development and the enhancement of existing ranges.
You'll work within a collaborative and supportive environment, gaining access to excellent training and exposure to a broad range of formulation projects across multiple categories.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading formulation development from concept through to commercial launch
- Conducting lab-based testing, including stability trials, benchmarking, and performance evaluations
- Ensuring safe lab practice through the application of SDS, COSHH, and relevant regulatory standards (REACH, CLP, BPR)
- Researching and sourcing innovative raw materials and formulation trends via supplier engagement
- Collaborating closely with production, quality, and scale-up teams, providing technical support and documentation
- Analysing experimental data using Excel and writing detailed reports on findings and recommendations
What we're looking for:
- A BSc in Chemistry or a related field (MSc advantageous)
- Strong practical experience in formulation and lab testing
- Familiarity with safety data sheets and risk assessments (SDS/COSHH)
- Confident working with data in Excel, with a methodical and analytical mindset
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
Desirable experience:
- Previous work within household, personal care, or industrial cleaning product sectors
To hear more about the Development Chemist opportunity then please apply or reach out to Lauren at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.
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