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Development Chemist
Are you a skilled formulation chemist with experience in the homecare, personal care, fragrance or industrial chemicals sector?
Do you like working in small, collaborative R&D teams?
Fancy yourself formulating new kitchen, bathroom and laundry care products?
Then step right up!
What you'll do
* Develop and optimise formulations for new and existing products across relevant categories (NPD & EPD).
* Own your own formulation projects from concept through to commercialisation.
* Conduct lab-based formulation, benchmarking, and performance testing.
* Perform stability testing and evaluate product integrity under various conditions.
* Interpret and apply SDS, COSHH, and risk assessments to ensure safe laboratory practice.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks (e.g., REACH, CLP, BPR).
* Liaise with suppliers to investigate and source innovative raw materials, technologies, and formulation trends.
* Collaborate effectively with production, quality, and other departments during scale-up and launch.
* Analyse data using advanced statistical tools, primarily in Excel, to inform formulation decisions.
* Attend industry seminars, webinars, and training to stay up to date with regulatory changes and emerging technologies.
What you'll need
* A chemistry degree or higher in a closely related subject area
* Some formulation experience through an internship or ideally post graduation within homecare, personalcare, industrial chemicals or fragrances
* Knowledge of SDS, COSHH, and risk assessments.
* Be organised and have good attention to detail
* Great teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
Are you ready for a change? Hit the apply button!
* On this occasion, applicants must have the full and permanent right to live and work in the UK to be considered, as future sponsorship cannot be offered
£25000 – £35000/annum