Research And Development Chemist

Are you a Development Chemist or Formulation Chemist looking for a hands-on R&D role where you can be involved throughout the product development lifecycle?

Wilkins Talent Solutions is working with an established organisation in the Swindon area to recruit a Development Chemist to join its specialist technical team.

This is a varied, practical role combining formulation, product development, laboratory testing and technical support , with the opportunity to see products progress from initial development through to manufacture.

The role will include:

• Developing and improving formulated products
• Carrying out laboratory testing and performance evaluation
• Conducting stability and quality testing
• Supporting new product development and existing product improvement
• Planning and carrying out product trials
• Producing technical reports and documentation
• Working closely with production teams during scale-up and manufacture
• Providing technical support where required
• Ensuring development work meets relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards

What we're looking for

You’ll have a degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline , together with experience or a good understanding of formulation and/or coatings technology .

Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous, although we’re happy to consider candidates from other relevant product-development backgrounds.

You’ll be someone who enjoys being hands‑on in the laboratory , is naturally curious and enjoys solving technical problems.

This could suit someone currently working as a Development Chemist, Formulation Chemist, R&D Chemist, Applications Chemist or Product Development Chemist .

Location: Swindon

Working pattern: On-site

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