Senior Chemist

Company: Elevation Recruitment Group
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Location: Swillington
Job Description:

Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting a specialist organisation within the lubricants and specialty chemicals sector with the appointment of a Senior R&D Chemist.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced lubricants chemist or formulation specialist who is ready to step into a role with greater technical influence and less day-to-day laboratory work.

This is not a predominantly hands-on laboratory role. It’s an opportunity to use your technical expertise in a broader, more senior capacity, supporting projects, solving technical challenges and influencing product development.

The role:

  • Provide senior technical support across R&D and product development
  • Support formulation development, optimisation and technical problem solving
  • Review and interpret laboratory and performance data
  • Provide technical guidance and support to laboratory-based activity
  • Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality and commercial teams
  • Support projects from development through to commercialisation

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong experience within the lubricants industry
  • Background in R&D, formulation, product development or technical development
  • Good knowledge of lubricant formulations, base oils and additives
  • Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to provide technical guidance
  • Relevant Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or scientific qualification

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Posted: August 24th, 2026