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 and mechanical testing (or other) or commission testing (when not available in 1 house) and interpret data adequatelyWrite 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 formulation lab.Respect and implement Health and Safety risk assessment for all practical tasks, including COSHH assessments.Ensuring quality related checks are carried out as appropriate.Delivering high quality written reports as ..... full job details .....