Development Chemist

Development Chemist – Homecare & FMCG - Thetford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Development Chemist to join a fast-growing, highly innovative manufacturing business in the FMCG and homecare sector.

This role would suit a hands-on development chemist with strong formulation experience who enjoys taking ownership of projects from concept through to launch in a fast-paced commercial environment.

The Role

You will play a key role in driving product innovation and continuous improvement across a varied portfolio of liquid cleaning and homecare products. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will support the development, optimisation, and launch of new and existing formulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and reformulate products within the homecare / FMCG sector
• Carry out formulation trials, benchmarking, and performance testing
• Support manufacturing scale-up and production trials
• Drive cost optimisation and continuous product improvement
• Work closely with Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams
• Ensure products meet relevant regulatory and performance requirements
• Support claims substantiation and technical documentation

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in formulation or development chemistry
• Background within FMCG, chemicals, detergents, homecare, personal care, cosmetics, or related industries
• Experience developing liquid formulations is highly desirable
• Degree qualified in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

For more information on the Development Chemist role, please submit your CV today.