Chemical Process Innovator

3 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Merritt Recruitment Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a Research and Development Formulator to join our client's team at Merritt Recruitment. As a key member of the R&D department, you will play a crucial role in driving growth and ensuring the continued success of the company through innovative product development, identification of niche market applications, and providing technical support to the sales team, production staff, and customers.

About the Role:

  • Formulate new products by conducting tests, producing Material Data Sheets (MDS), and supporting labelling requirements.
  • Sources new materials and manages supplier relationships to ensure quality and availability.
  • Reformulates existing products to optimise costs and find replacements for specific chemicals.
  • Purchases and maintains laboratory equipment as needed to support ongoing research and development activities.

Requirements:

  • HND, Degree or equivalent industrial experience.

Experience:

  • Several years in formulation of polymer based products, ideally solvent based adhesives. Coating, paint, varnish and ink experience will be considered.
  • HSE and regulatory responsibilities advantageous.
  • Sourcing and cost analysis of new materials.
  • Effective communication with colleagues and customers in person and on telephone.
  • Positive attitude and flexible to move with changing business requirements.
  • Driving licence is essential due to location of rural site.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.

Estimated Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum.



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