Summary: Our client, a global leader in print and packaging inks, is seeking a Development Chemist for new product development, commercialisation, and optimisation. Highlights: 1. Global leader in print and packaging inks 2. Focus on new product development and commercialisation 3. Opportunity to work with speciality chemicals * Job Reference: 2618185076\-2 * Date Posted: 13 February 2026 * Recruiter: Whitehall Recruitment Ltd * Location: City, Manchester * Salary: £30,000 to £44,000 * Sector: Business development, Marketing, Packaging, Print, Production, Technology * Job Type: Permanent **Job Description** ------------------- **Development Chemist \- Inks \- Manchester \- 2608** Our client is a global leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing inks and allied products for the print and packaging industries. They are recruiting a Development Chemist to assist in new product development, scale up, commercialisation and optimisation of their portfolio speciality chemicals for the printing industry. **Responsibilities:** * Carry out detailed laboratory design, testing and analysis of robust, new and amended product formulations. * Oversee stability testing, product specifications and product launch readiness and provide technical support during production trials of new and amended products. * Undertake raw material evaluation and introduction of new chemistries and alternative suppliers with an awareness of regulatory compliance. * Test, implement and maintain our external product certifications. * Collaborate with technology colleagues and within cross\-functional teams, research industry initiatives and new technologies and materials. * Maintain and enhance our ISO9001 protocols for research and development and service. * Support site and departmental Health and safety initiatives. **Criteria**: * Experience in formulation development in a chemical environment, preferably inks, paints or coatings. * Good communication skills: written, verbal and delivery of technical presentations. * Project management skills and commercial awareness. * Knowledge of environmental certification (Ecolabels) processes is desirable. * Familiarity with analytical techniques. * Experience with emulsion, surfactant and corrosion inhibitor chemistries is desirable. *Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries.*