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Development Chemist jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and materials science, from entry-level bench roles to principal and R&D director, with specializations in formulation, polymer chemistry, and analytical method development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title: Product Development Chemist
Flint Group is looking to add a Product Development Chemist to its team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, in the frame of the constantly changing regulatory and business environment. As well as ensuring all stake holders have the technical information needed to properly communicate with our customers. Having problem solving skills, the ability to multi-task and effectively plan and execute deliverables are key to being successful in this role.
Primary Responsibilities
- Redesign and further optimize existing UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, aligned with the customer needs with a focus on supporting International Key Accounts
- Develop new UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, in the frame of the constantly changing regulatory and business environment
- Organize and execute lab activities (formulation, testing and planning of scale up of UV curable and waterborne inks & coatings) around specified customer support projects & activities
- Ensure that Customer, Sales, and Technical Service have all technical information needed to properly communicate with the customers
- Interface with Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management and Technical Service as required, utilizing data driven metrics to solve and implement solutions
- Maintain laboratory notebooks
- Interface with product management, sales, manufacturing and technical service personnel to support existing business and grow new business
- Plan and schedule all technical activities of a project(s)
- Demonstrate successful project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications
- This position requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer chemistry or chemical engineering.
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in the Narrow Web Industry, working for an ink or coating company specialized in UV curable and/or waterborne technology is a plus.
- Hands-on experience working in laboratory at academic or industrial level is a must have.
- The candidate should have experience working in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills as well as a first experience in project management skills are required for this role.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
Job Title: Product Development Chemist
Flint Group is looking to add a Product Development Chemist to its team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, in the frame of the constantly changing regulatory and business environment. As well as ensuring all stake holders have the technical information needed to properly communicate with our customers. Having problem solving skills, the ability to multi-task and effectively plan and execute deliverables are key to being successful in this role.
Primary Responsibilities
- Redesign and further optimize existing UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, aligned with the customer needs with a focus on supporting International Key Accounts
- Develop new UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, in the frame of the constantly changing regulatory and business environment
- Organize and execute lab activities (formulation, testing and planning of scale up of UV curable and waterborne inks & coatings) around specified customer support projects & activities
- Ensure that Customer, Sales, and Technical Service have all technical information needed to properly communicate with the customers
- Interface with Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management and Technical Service as required, utilizing data driven metrics to solve and implement solutions
- Maintain laboratory notebooks
- Interface with product management, sales, manufacturing and technical service personnel to support existing business and grow new business
- Plan and schedule all technical activities of a project(s)
- Demonstrate successful project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications
- This position requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer chemistry or chemical engineering.
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in the Narrow Web Industry, working for an ink or coating company specialized in UV curable and/or waterborne technology is a plus.
- Hands-on experience working in laboratory at academic or industrial level is a must have.
- The candidate should have experience working in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills as well as a first experience in project management skills are required for this role.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development chemist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with formulation development, stability testing, and scale-up processes
- Proficiency with analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC-MS, NMR, or FTIR
- Familiarity with DOE methods and statistical analysis software for experimental design
- Experience writing technical reports, SOPs, and batch records in a regulated environment
- Knowledge of GMP, ISO, or relevant industry regulatory standards for product development
Tips for Your Development Chemist Job Search
Tailor your resume to formulation depth
Hiring managers for development chemist roles scan for specific formulation techniques, not just chemistry degrees. List the exact methods you've used, such as emulsification, rheology testing, or stability protocols, and name the product categories you've worked on.
Highlight analytical instrumentation by name
Job postings for development chemists almost always list required instruments. Match your resume to each posting by naming the exact equipment you've operated, whether HPLC, GC-MS, NMR, or DSC, and briefly note what you used each one to characterize or validate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists development chemist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Translate lab notebooks into portfolio proof
If you can share sanitized formulation records, stability data summaries, or scale-up reports, do it. Even a one-page project summary showing your problem-solving process from initial prototype to final specification will differentiate you from candidates who only list job duties.
Prepare technical case studies for panel interviews
Development chemist interviews often include a cross-functional panel where R&D, regulatory, and manufacturing each ask questions. Prepare two or three concise case studies that show how your formulation decisions accounted for manufacturability, shelf life, and regulatory constraints at the same time.
Negotiate relocation for lab-dependent roles
Many development chemist positions require on-site lab access and carry relocation packages that candidates don't always ask about. When an offer comes in, ask directly whether relocation assistance is available before accepting, especially for roles at large specialty chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing sites.
Development Chemist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most development chemists?
The most active employers for development chemists right now are BD, HP, and PPG, and the most openings are in Ohio, California, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty chemical producers, and consumer goods companies with active R&D pipelines.
How many development chemist jobs are remote?
About 10% of development chemist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the lab-dependent nature of most formulation and analytical work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are regulatory documentation, technical writing, and computational or data-heavy modeling roles that don't require bench time.
How do you become a development chemist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science, then build hands-on lab experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level analytical roles. Develop proficiency with formulation techniques and instrumentation relevant to your target industry, whether pharmaceuticals, coatings, or consumer products. A master's degree or industry certifications can accelerate advancement into senior formulation or project lead positions.
Can you get hired as a development chemist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level development chemist roles exist and typically require a chemistry or chemical engineering degree plus any hands-on lab work, including undergraduate research or internships. Emphasize specific techniques you've used, instruments you've operated, and any project where you moved a formulation or material from concept toward a testable prototype, even in an academic setting.
What does the development chemist interview process look like?
Most development chemist interviews begin with a recruiter screen covering your background and lab experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past formulation projects in detail. Many employers add a panel interview with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory stakeholders, and some request a short written case study or presentation on how you'd approach a formulation challenge relevant to their product line.
Where can I find and apply to development chemist jobs?
You can find and apply to development chemist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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