Development Chemist (Formulation)
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus excellent benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Irvine, North Ayrshire, KA11 5BY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ADO/98544_1768560412 |
Summary
An established FMCG manufacturer is looking to appoint a Development Chemist to join its Technical NPD team in Irvine.
This is a hands-on formulation role, responsible for taking products from initial lab development through to manufacturing scale-up and market launch. The position focuses on product development and formulation ownership, not a QC or analytical chemistry role.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise formulations for formulated FMCG products
- Manage NPD projects from lab through pilot and full-scale manufacture
- Support existing product ranges and deliver new formulations to agreed timelines
- Lead feasibility assessments to support tenders and quotations
- Oversee stability testing, specifications and launch readiness
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and GMP requirements
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, QA and SHE
Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Chemistry or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years' experience in formulation development
- Proven experience of manufacturing scale-up in an FMCG environment
- Strong project management and commercial awareness
- GMP experience essential