Senior Development Chemist

Are you an experienced chemist with a passion for innovation, formulation development, and solving complex technical challenges?

We're looking for a Senior Development Chemist to join our EMEA R&D team, playing a key role in developing and enhancing adhesive technologies for the Building Components and Durable Goods markets
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This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative product development projects, collaborate with customers and suppliers, and help shape the future of our product portfolio within a global organisation.

• Lead development projects from concept through to commercialisation, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales.
• Develop and test new adhesive formulations to support product line expansion.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process improvements and scale-up activities.
• Partner with customers to understand current and future application requirements.
• Support customers through product testing, technical presentations, and application advice.
• Build relationships with technical stakeholders and raw material suppliers.
• Research emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
• Represent the business at relevant industry associations and technical forums.
• Produce technical reports and maintain HSE and COSHH documentation.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Degree (BSc or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Experience with in a product development, formulation, or development chemist role
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects
• Experience formulating and testing adhesives, sealants, or related chemical products
• Knowledge of reactive chemistries
  , particularly:
• Polyurethane (PU)
• Polysulphide (PS)
• Silicone (Si)
• Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and process optimisation

You’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative technologies, collaborate with global R&D teams, and make a real impact on product development within a market-leading business.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, innovation, and customer engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

• 26.5 days annual leave, increasing to 30.5 days with length of service
• Flexible working through our flexi-time scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Health Cash Plan
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to collaborate across EMEA and Global teams