Grease ChemistLocation: Leeds (site-based Laboratory role)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceType: Permanent, full time Elevation Recruitment Group are working exclusively with a well-established UK manufacturer operating within the lubricants and speciality chemicals sector. Due to continued growth and investment in product innovation, the business is looking to appoint a Grease Chemist to join their laboratory team, with a strong focus on grease formulation and new product development. This is a hands-on laboratory position supporting the development, testing, and improvement of industrial grease products. Working closely with the RandD team, you will contribute to both new product development and the optimisation of existing formulations, linking chemical composition to real-world performance. The role will suit someone who enjoys practical lab work, problem solving, and seeing products progress from concept through to manufacture. Key Responsibilities as a Grease Chemist: -Formulate and manufacture new and improved grease products at laboratory and pilot scale-Carry out laboratory testing using recognised industry standards (ASTM, DIN, IP)-Analyse test data to assess product performance and support quality improvement-Support investigations into product or customer performance issues, including root cause analysis-Contribute to short- and long-term RandD projects, ensuring work is delivered on time-Use laboratory systems including LIMS, SDS authoring tools, and ..... full job details .....