Junior Development Chemist (2 positions)

About the role

We are seeking two motivated Junior Development Chemists to join a well‑established organisation in South East London. Reporting to the Technical Support/R&D Manager, you will support product development, testing and optimisation within a dynamic laboratory environment.

Key responsibilities

• Work safely at all times, following Health & Safety procedures and maintaining good laboratory housekeeping.
• Comply with company management systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and support the Environmental Management System.
• Plan and deliver laboratory projects: design experiments, analyse data, prepare reports and present findings.
• Develop and improve products, formulations, specifications and test methods.
• Investigate competitor products, gather customer feedback and support factory optimisation trials.
• Provide technical support for raw materials, production, quality control, sales and customer enquiries.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical testing methods.
• Identify risks, opportunities and non‑conformities, supporting continuous improvement.
• Assist with internal audits and preparation of H&S documentation, including Safety Data Sheets, COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Represent the company on relevant industry committees and undertake other duties as required.

Required profile

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum two years’ laboratory experience.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, proactive and willing to undertake further training.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Required skills

• FTIR spectroscopy.
• Rheometer operation.
• Tensometer operation.
• Impactor testing.
• Cathodic disbondment tester.
• Microsoft Office suite.
• Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ISO and NACE industry standards.
• Preparation of Safety Data Sheets, COSHH assessments and Risk Assessments.