Our client based in Whetstone, Leicester, is searching for a Lead Development Chemist Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. To develop leading-edge products in the field of composite materials and to support customers with implementation of new products. Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities: Write work plans to achieve short-term and medium-term product development through chemical product design (formulation of new products). Understand testing requirements, prepare quality samples, run corresponding experiments. Carry out analytical & mechanical testing (or other) or commission testing (when not available in[1]house) and interpret data adequately Write technical report and relevant technical datasheets. Benchmark existing market-leading products. Lead chemical process development through support of pilot batches of new products. Set adequate process paperwork to provide guidance to shop floor operators. Customer Manufacturing Process: Maintain up to date knowledge of Base Group Ltd products lines and corresponding competitors' products. Support customer enquiries with fact-based scientific lab-work. Document queries and findings in customer report. Standards: Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained throughout the formulatio...