A growing food manufacturer are seeking a Development Chemist to join their new product development team.If you''re looking for a hands-on, fast-moving role within FMCG and product development industry, the Development Chemist position is a fantastic next step. This role combines innovation, laboratory testing, and real-world support for manufacturing scale-up, giving you a clear path to influence products from concept through to delivery. What You Will Do:- Design and optimise formulations for a range of FMCG products.- Select and evaluate raw materials such as surfactants, solvents, fragrances, preservatives and performance additives to improve results and cost-effectiveness.- Run laboratory trials, stability studies, compatibility testing, and performance evaluations to ensure products meet expectations.- Support pilot plant and manufacturing scale-up, including troubleshooting formulation and raw-material challenges and helping transfers run smoothly.- Maintain accurate technical documentation, formulation records, specifications and test reports to strengthen quality and regulatory readiness.- Manage multiple development projects, track progress against milestones, and present findings and recommendations confidently. What You Will Bring:- A background in chemistry and formulation work, with practical experience developing and testing products.- Strong understanding of raw materials, formulation compatibility, and quality-focused development practices.- Experience ..... full job details .....