Chemical manufacturer currently recruiting for a Works Chemist, temporary contract, starting ASAP with a competitive salary.

Location: Northamptonshire
Position Type: Contract until Feb 2026
Salary: Up to £30,000

A specialist manufacturer of chemicals based in Northamptonshire are currently recruiting for a temporary Works Chemist with the contract finishing February 2026. The company develop next-generation sealers and lacquers. This is a great opportunity to gain some great experience within the chemicals/materials sector. This role is starting ASAP with a salary of up to £30K depending on experience.

Role:

• Work independently within a small, dynamic team,
• Help with new product development and reformulating existing products
• Assist with technical support activities
• Conduct QC and evaluation tests
• Maintain accurate records of test results
• Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges
• Assist with scale up to production

Person:

• Recent degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Strong practical laboratory skills.
• Excellent organisational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Tom Matthews on

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