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Development Chemist

Reed
Ch644Aa, CH64 4AA, United Kingdom
Last week
£35,000 – £50,000 pa

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£35,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
18 May 2026 (Last week)
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Development Chemist

Location:Merseyside

Salary: £35k - £50k, dependent on location

Purpose of the Role

We are recruiting for a Development Chemist to support the development of innovative industrial coating products. This role will focus on formulating, testing, and optimising coatings to meet customer, business, and regulatory requirements, while contributing to ongoing product and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Formulate and develop new paints, coatings, and/or resin systems for industrial applications
  • Support product development projects from concept through to commercialisation
  • Conduct laboratory testing, analysis, and performance evaluations of coatings
  • Modify and improve existing formulations to enhance performance, cost-efficiency, and sustainability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, sales, and technical service
  • Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and supporting customer requirements
  • Ensure compliance with relevant environmental and regulatory standards
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records, reports, and technical documentation
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R&D team

Key Requirements

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field
  • 2–5 years’ experience in a development role within paints, coatings, or resin systems
  • Hands-on formulation and laboratory experience
  • Strong understanding of coating technologies and raw materials
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Awareness of relevant regulations (e.g. REACH, VOC)

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Exposure to scale-up or manufacturing processes
  • Customer-facing or technical support experience
  • Interest in sustainable or environmentally friendly coating technologies

What’s on Offer

  • Work on cutting-edge, high-performance products
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

If this vacancy is of interest, and you have the skills and experience required, then please apply online now.


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