Formulation Chemist

MK Search is partnering with a highly innovative specialty chemicals business
to recruit a
Formulation Chemist
focused on
HI&I cleaning applications
(dish, floor, linen and surface cleaning).

This is a great opportunity to join a company at the forefront of
next-generation sustainable chemistry
, helping customers transition away from traditional petrochemical ingredients toward
safer, high-performance, plant-based alternatives
.

The Role

As a Formulation Chemist, you will play a key role in designing, developing and optimising formulations to meet performance, cost and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with
R&D, production and quality teams
to ensure successful development and scale-up of innovative products for HI&I applications.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimise formulations for HI&I products (dish, floor, laundry/linen, surface cleaning, etc.)

Create application data, guideline formulations and technical documentation

Run lab experiments, performance testing and pilot trials to develop robust/scalable formulations

Select and evaluate raw materials and functional additives for cleaning formulations

Support compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., REACH, VOC limits)

Support manufacturing scale-up and troubleshoot formulation/performance issues

Stay up to date with innovation and market trends in HI&I / cleaning chemistry

Candidate Profile

• Experience in
  formulation development
  within
  HI&I, detergents, cleaning products, surfactants or specialty chemicals
• Hands-on lab capability (testing, evaluation, iterative optimisation)
• Comfortable working cross-functionally (R&D / production / quality / customer support)
• Familiarity with European regulatory frameworks (REACH/VOC) is highly valued
• Chemistry background preferred