Senior Development Chemist - Reed : Job Details

Senior Product Development Chemist

Job type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive 

Location: West Midlands

Are you passionate about creating high-performance products that make a real difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas and leadership can shape the future?

We’ve partnered with an innovative global leader in cleaning and hygiene solutions for the retail, professional, and veterinary healthcare sectors and they’re looking for a Senior Product Development Chemist who not only brings technical expertise but also a genuine desire to contribute to the growth and success of their business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of new cleaning and hygiene products, from concept through to production launch, ensuring performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Inspire and manage a small team of chemists and technicians, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams to align product development with market needs and business goals.
• Identify and evaluate new raw materials, with a focus on sustainability, performance enhancement, and cost optimisation.
• Support scale-up and manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth transition from lab to production.
• Handling product claims and USPs, ensuring all technical substantiations are robust, credible, and aligned with brand messaging.

Key Requirements

• A BSc or MSc in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 4-5 years’ industry experience in product formulation and development, ideally within the cleaning or hygiene sector.
• Strong understanding of scientific and technical data.
• High level of attention to detail and a methodical, problem-solving approach.

How to Apply

If you’re right for this role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to .

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.