Development Chemist

Position:
Development Chemist

Talentmark is recruiting for a Development Chemist to join its well-reputed adhesives manufacturing company based in the Midlands on a full-time, permanent basis. Salary ranges from £40,000 - £50,000 per annum.

Working hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 37.5 hours per week (with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break daily).

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Development Chemist’s primary function is to develop new and innovative products to meet customer and market requirements.

Location:

Based at the company’s site near Kettering, easily commutable by road from Peterborough, Northampton, Leicester, and surrounding areas.

• Formulate a variety of adhesive types including water‑based and hotmelt.
• Support product qualification and approval processes.
• Evaluate and qualify new and alternative raw materials.
• Plan and manage development activities according to the requirements of the technical department and associated quality system.
• Ensure effective communication with internal teams – Commercial, Operations and Procurement.
• Problem‑solve – investigate causes of material failure, report findings and propose solutions.
• Provide effective technical support and service to colleagues and customers.
• Coordinate with external test laboratories and equipment suppliers to maintain test equipment and complete non‑standard test methods.
• Provide support and advice to customers and colleagues to ensure compliance with chemical and environmental regulations.

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Polymer Science / Technology.
• Proven experience of working within a laboratory environment (at least 3 years) – ideally within polymers.
• Experience of various adhesive testing methods – in particular, KF, FTIR and Tensile Testing.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential.