An exciting opportunity for an experienced Chemist(R&D) to join our client, one of Ireland's leading chemical manufacturers as they grow their team in Little Island, Cork. This is a permanent contract based on a Monday-Friday work week. This position combines laboratory-based experimental development with operational oversight of technical support staff. The role is suited to an individual with substantive experience in surfactant chemistry, formulation science, and wet chemistry.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Independently design and conduct formulation studies for liquid and powder detergents, surface cleaners, and related hygiene chemicals.
2. Develop food process aid formulations in compliance with customer, quality and regulatory requirements.
3. Evaluate raw materials, carry out stability testing, conduct routine and advanced analyses.
4. Translate laboratory formulations into pilot batches.
5. Collaborate with production to troubleshoot manufacturing deviations and improve robustness of scale-up.
6. Produce technical reports, method statements, formulation dossiers, and risk assessments.
7. Present study outcomes multidisciplinary teams and support decision-making regarding product commercialization.
8. Conduct competency assessments and contribute feedback for performance reviews.
9. Collaborate with QA to investigate non-conformities, validate formulation changes, and generate supporting data for technical files.
10. Provide data and technical rationale required for SDS preparation, technical data sheets (TDSs), ecolabelling approvals, and regulatory submissions.
11. Ensure structured workflow management: sample booking, formulation coding, and documentation control.
12. Maintain stock levels of reagents, raw materials, standards, consumables, and PPE.
Role Requirements:
13. Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, formulation science, or a closely related discipline.
14. Preferred: Master's degree or PhD in a chemical science field relevant to surfactants, colloid science, or industrial formulations.
15. Demonstrate systematic problem-solving skills, experimental integrity, and evidence-driven decision-making.
16. 3+ years of formulation experience.