Contract Development Chemist - Skincare & Bath

WOODSTOCK RECRUITMENT LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WOODSTOCK RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking a Development Chemist for a 12-month fixed term role to cover maternity leave in a small, collaborative technical team within the beauty products sector.

You will develop and reformulate skincare and bath & body formulations, liaise with contract manufacturers and fragrance houses, oversee testing, manage regulatory documentation, and mentor junior chemists while aligning projects with business goals.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years post graduate experience in formulation development, particularly in bath & body and skincare.
• Strong understanding of raw materials and regulatory considerations for beauty products.
• Analytical and creative problem solving for formulation and process troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative formulations in response to client briefs and performance criteria.
• Reformulate existing products to meet updated regulations, enhance efficacy, and optimise cost.
• Liaise with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure product quality, timelines, and compliance.
• Partner with fragrance houses to create bespoke fragrances and manage regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate and remotely manage product testing programmes, including user trials and clinical studies.
• Oversee and review product artwork for technical and regulatory accuracy.
• Collaborate with production to resolve scale-up and process challenges, ensuring batch consistency.
• Mentor junior chemists and technicians, fostering skill development and technical growth.
• Contribute to cross-functional project teams, aligning product development with overall business goals.

Skills

Formulation development

Bath & body formulations

Skincare

Regulatory compliance

Sourcing suppliers

Project management

Communication

Job description

WOODSTOCK RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking a Development Chemist for a 12-month fixed term role to cover maternity leave in a small, collaborative technical team within the beauty products sector.

You will develop and reformulate skincare and bath & body formulations, liaise with contract manufacturers and fragrance houses, oversee testing, manage regulatory documentation, and mentor junior chemists while aligning projects with business goals.