Development Chemist (FTC Maternity Cover)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Folkestone and Hythe District, England, United Kingdom
Posted February 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Church & Dwight is a world leader in household and personal care products. Our brands include ARM & HAMMER®, Batiste™, OxiClean™, Trojan™, XTRA™, Nair™, First Response™, Spinbrush™, Orajel™, Vitafusion™, Li’l Critters™, Water Pik®, Zicam®, TheraBreath® and HERO. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500. At Church & Dwight, we power people’s every day by providing quality, affordable consumer products. This is a place where ambition meets impact. We take pride in owning our areas of expertise. Our team of high aptitude people innovate and focus on new ways of doing things. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win. We live by our pillars – they ground us in a shared sense of purpose and guide major decisions about the business and our people. And we believe that we all have something to contribute and something to gain from working together. Bring your determination: We’ll give you the space to own your success and do work you didn’t know was possible. Bring your team spirit: We’ll offer you an open-minded and low-ego environment. Bring your courage: We’ll help you make a tangible impact on the business.
Job Description
Join our R&D Team as a Development Chemist on a 1year Fixed Term Contract and lead the way in product innovation, developing and formulating aerosol and other product formats with global partners, driven by consumer insights and market trends.
Requirements
- Proven experience in FMCG industry, particularly in personal care formulation and science; experience in oral care formulation is a plus.
- A university degree in sciences or a related relevant professional qualification to degree level.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills to lead cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to plan ahead, use initiative, and solve problems proactively.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft software, and ability to present information effectively.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave
- Pension matched up to 9%
- Annual Company performance-related bonus
- Life assurance cover
- Membership of a health cash plan
