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Scienceabode; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run cleaning products manufacturer is seeking a Development Chemist to join their Research & Development team in Macclesfield. The role offers autonomy, a supportive environment, and the chance to develop new formulations for industrial cleaning applications. Ideal candidates will have a chemistry degree, previous R&D experience, and knowledge in cleaning products. The position includes flexible hours, relocation support, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Relocation Support

Flexible Hours

13% Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Chemist with experience in R&D for cleaning products.
• Knowledge of industrial or cleaning chemicals is vital.
• Ability to develop and evaluate synthetic chemistry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned projects within the R&D programme.
• Handle process scale-up and transfer to manufacturing.
• Develop and evaluate new synthetic chemistry procedures.
• Conduct routine analytical tests.
• Manage sample administration and dispatch.
• Follow safety procedures and quality protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of Cleaning/Hygiene/Laundry products

Research and Development background

Analytical testing skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Development Chemist (Cleaning/Hygiene Products)

£42,000 – £47,500 + Relocation Support + Flexible Hours + Family Business + Autonomy + 13% Pension + Benefits
Macclesfield, Cheshire

Are you a Development Chemist with knowledge of formulating cleaning/hygiene products looking for a highly autonomous role in a Research & Development department for a company that respects your skillset and will recognise you as a technical expert?

In this role you will be working in a close-knit Research and Development department to create new formulars for industrial and commercial cleaning applications. They can offer great flexibility for childcare and a relocation package to the Peak District.

This family-run business are an SME with a global footprint. They develop, manufacture and distribute a wide range of cleaning products. Off the back of a great reputation they have gone from strength to strength and are looking to expand their R&D Team.

This role would suit a Chemist looking for a R&D role with knowledge of industrial or cleaning chemicals, looking for an autonomous role where you'll be a key part of a team of technical experts.

The Role

• Execution of planned projects within the R&D programme, setting timelines, delivering, and reporting results in a timely manner.
• Process scale-up and transfer from R&D to manufacturing operations.
• Developing and evaluating new synthetic chemistry procedures and manufacturing processes.
• Running routine analytical tests.
• Sample administration, packing of samples and dispatching, liaising with the warehouse for sample transport to the lab, waste disposal.
• Working safely; using and understanding existing COSHH and risk assessments and writing new COSHH and risk assessments for the work undertaken. Following quality procedures, safety procedure and SOPs.

The Person

• Chemist
• Research and Development background
• Knowledge of Cleaning/Hygiene/Laundry products or similar
• Reference: BBBH 22718a

Keywords: Graduate, Chemist, Development, Lab, Scientist, Hygiene, Research, Chemistry, Chemical, Cleaning, R&D, Industrial, STEM, Scientific, MSc, Grad, Buxton, Peak, District, Macclesfield

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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