Development Technologist
Job in
West Yorkshire, York, North Yorkshire, YO90, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-21
Listing for:
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Development Technologist
Annual Salary:
Negotiable, dependent on experience
Location:
West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
- Support the implementation and transfer of products from laboratory development into full production, acting as a key link between technical development and plant operations.
- Assist with product improvement initiatives on plant.
- Support process optimisation activities to improve efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
- Carry out laboratory technical work to support production and development requirements.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Technical and Quality teams to resolve process and product issues including troubleshooting process issues and investigating deviations.
- Identify opportunities for process, product, and quality improvements.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
- Evaluate new raw materials from suppliers, including performance testing and compatibility with existing formulations.
- Conduct QC batch testing in line with company procedures and specifications.
- Record, analyse, and communicate testing results accurately and efficiently.
- Escalate non-conformances and support corrective action activities.
- Maintain laboratory standards, equipment calibration, and testing documentation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years' experience within chemical or personal care manufacturing environments.
- Degree or equivalent (e.g., apprenticeship) in Chemistry.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Good communication and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to independently analyse data and draw informed, evidence‑based conclusions.
- Understanding of quality and process control principles.
- Experience with in chemical manufacturing or personal care manufacturing environments is desirable.
- Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and production processes.
- Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.
- Annual holiday: 22 days per annum plus bank holidays – increasing by 1 per year up to a maximum of 25 days.
- Pension: 3% employer and 5% employee contribution. Option to take up the pension salary sacrifice scheme from day 1.
- Life assurance – join scheme from day 1.
- Free on‑site parking which includes free access to EV charge points.
- Employee Assistance Program which includes a 24/7 virtual GP service and up to 6 sessions of coaching/counselling.
- Discretionary annual bonus assessed against company financial performance targets as well as individual performance.
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