Development Chemist

Development Chemist - Innovation

Flitwick, Bedfordshire or Larne (County Antrim, Northern Ireland) 5 days onsite

At Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions, we''re shaping the future of sustainable construction.

Formed through the coming together of Kilwaughter Minerals and Weber UK & Ireland, Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions (SGES) brings together expertise, innovation, and purpose to create high-performance solutions that make the world a better home.

We''re now looking for a Development Chemist - Innovation to join our R&D team and help drive the next generation of construction materials.

This Development Chemist role will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking R&D team where curiosity and innovation are encouraged every day. You''ll have the opportunity to take ideas from concept through to full-scale production, working closely with commercial and technical teams to make a real impact.

What we''re looking for:

• A scientific background (degree level or equivalent), ideally in Materials Science or a related field
• Experience or understanding of taking products from laboratory through to production
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a practical, hands-on approach
• Ability to manage projects independently and collaborate across teams
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical outcomes

What you will be doing:

• Developing and improving construction material formulations aligned to innovation and sustainability goals
• Supporting product scale-up from lab trials through to manufacturing and site application
• Collaborating with R&D, commercial, and production teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Conducting testing, analysing results, and providing clear technical recommendations
• Supporting product compliance, certifications, and technical documentation

Are Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of ''Making the World a Better Home''. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we''re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We''ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can''t promise to meet every request when we''re recruiting, we do promise to listen.