Senior Technical Chemist – Adhesives & Formulation

• BSc, HND or equivalent tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a closely related field. • Proven hands-on formulation and product development experience in adhesives or a similar chemical manufacturing environment. • Practical knowledge of solvent-based and water-based adhesive technologies. • Demonstrated ability to develop and improve formulations independently. • Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Experience evaluating raw material substitutions and delivering product improvements or cost savings. • Ability to design laboratory trials, interpret results and maintain accurate technical documentation. • Strong report-writing and English communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

• Develop new formulations and optimise existing products to improve performance, cost and manufacturing efficiency. • Plan and conduct laboratory trials, stability studies, compatibility testing and performance evaluations. • Source and evaluate alternative raw materials, ensuring substitutions meet product and quality requirements. • Support production scale-up, including plant trials, process adjustments and troubleshooting. • Investigate product complaints, non-conforming batches and manufacturing problems, recommending practical corrective actions. • Prepare and maintain formulations, raw material specifications, manufacturing procedures, quality standards and technical reports. • Provide technical guidance, instructions and training to laboratory and production staff. • Work closely with Production, Procurement, Quality and Sales teams. • Engage with suppliers regarding raw material specifications and product performance. • Ensure laboratory and development activities comply with ISO 9001:2015 procedures and applicable health, safety and environmental requirements. • Take ownership of development projects and manage priorities against agreed objectives.