Senior Formulation Chemist

2 weeks ago


Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment Full time

Cranleigh STEM is working with a leading Manchester-based chemicals manufacturer renowned for its innovation and technical expertise across a diverse range of industrial applications. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a talented Senior Formulation Chemist to join their expanding technical team.

This role will play a key part in the development, testing and scale-up of advanced formulated products, with a strong emphasis on reactive polymer systems including silicones, polyurethanes (PU), and coatings. The successful candidate will be hands-on in the lab, while also working closely with manufacturing and commercial teams to ensure the successful delivery of technically robust, scalable formulations.

Senior Formulation Chemist Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver formulation development projects aligned with business priorities and customer requirements.
  • Design and conduct laboratory experiments to optimise the performance, stability, and processing characteristics of new products.
  • Analyse and interpret technical data to inform formulation decisions and next steps.
  • Develop and refine test methods to evaluate key performance attributes.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to support scale-up and process transfer activities.
  • Liaise with raw material suppliers to explore new technologies and enhance product development capabilities.
  • Oversee laboratory operations to ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and relevant regulations.
  • Maintain clear, accurate records of development work and report progress to the Technical Manager and wider innovation team.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical support for quality-related investigations.
  • Keep up to date with industry developments and emerging formulation trends.

Senior Formulation Chemist requirements

  • Degree qualified in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a closely related field.
  • Proven experience in formulation development, ideally within an industrial R&D or technical service setting.
  • Strong knowledge of reactive polymer systems such as silicones, polyurethanes, and hybrid chemistries.
  • Proficient in designing and executing formulation trials and interpreting results.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Highly organised, with a proactive mindset and strong attention to detail.
  • Experienced in maintaining laboratory safety standards and adhering to COSHH regulations.
  • Competent user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

  • Supervisory or project management experience.
  • Expertise in scaling formulations from lab to production scale.
  • Knowledge of functional performance testing relevant to reactive formulations.

£50k + excellent company benefits

Chemistry/Formulation/Chemicals/Coatings/Polymer



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