https://jobs.co.uk/job/development-chemist-jonathan-lee-recruitment-ltd--b3fc5139-30a1-47d3-b453-ea82136f609e RSS feed for Development Chemist at Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd. en-gb Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:00:17 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/development-chemist-jonathan-lee-recruitment-ltd--b3fc5139-30a1-47d3-b453-ea82136f609e https://jobs.co.uk/job/development-chemist-jonathan-lee-recruitment-ltd--b3fc5139-30a1-47d3-b453-ea82136f609e Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:52:30 GMT Location: Worcestershire | Salary: 35000.00-35000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | A growing food manufacturer are seeking a Development Chemist to join their new product development team.If you''re looking for a hands-on, fast-moving role within FMCG and product development industry, the Development Chemist position is a fantastic next step. This role combines innovation, laboratory testing, and real-world support for manufacturing scale-up, giving you a clear path to influence products from concept through to delivery. What You Will Do:- Design and optimise formulations for a range of FMCG products.- Select and evaluate raw materials such as surfactants, solvents, fragrances, preservatives and performance additives to improve results and cost-effectiveness.- Run laboratory trials, stability studies, compatibility testing, and performance evaluations to ensure products meet expectations.- Support pilot plant and manufacturing scale-up, including troubleshooting formulation and raw-material challenges and helping transfers run smoothly.- Maintain accurate technical documentation, formulation records, specifications and test reports to strengthen quality and regulatory readiness.- Manage multiple development projects, track progress against milestones, and present... Permanent