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Development Chemist


Company : Saint-Gobain Weber UK & Ireland


Location : Flitwick, Eastern


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Do you hold a Masters or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science? Are you passionate about leveraging chemistry to drive industrial innovation and help Make the World a Better Home?Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.Saint- Gobain Exterior Solutions is the brand that cares about building better for people and the planet by offering solutions that deliver sustainability and performance to mortars customers.Were looking for someone who has a few years of experience as a Development Chemist. If you excel at communicating technical information across all levels of a business, a passion for innovation, are self-motivated, and possess strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, this could be the perfect role for you. The role sits within our R&D team here in Flitwick working closely with our R&D team in Larne, Northern Ireland.What youll be doing:Researching and leading R&D projects with a focus on innovationManaging new product development, cost saving and sustainability projects.Using technical knowledge to develop and adjust product formulations. Actively seeking to develop knowledge of raw materials and productsTaking responsibility for ensuring products are fully tested internally and externally to comply with the relevant standard(s), as agreed with Marketing and Technical. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of standards, policies and regulations that apply to R&D and own product category. What you need to be successful:Masters or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experienceExcellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information.Ability to lead and manage various projects.Eagerness and willingness to learn.Be creative, proactive and work as part of a team.What youll get:Competitive salary + benefitsOpportunity to work on a variety of projectsCollaborative work environment getting exposure to work with different teamsWe're here to support our colleagues - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources including Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders to support our workplace. We encourage every colleague to develop and provide the training support required to enable achievement of future goals and aspirations.