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Development Chemist

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Development Chemist to join their innovative NPD team in Scotland. This dynamic role involves formulating and developing personal care and home care products, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing the entire development process from lab to scale-up. Ideal candidates will have over three years of experience in the sector, a degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science, and a passion for product innovation. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and scientific excellence in a collaborative environment, where no two days are the same and your contributions will make a real impact.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in personal care and home care product development.
  • Strong knowledge of cosmetic regulations and lab environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and formulate new products from concept to production.
  • Manage product development processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Formulation Development
Wet Chemistry Testing
Regulatory Compliance
Client Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry
Degree in Cosmetic Science

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Title: Development Chemist
Location: Scotland
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE
Term: Permanent

SRG is working with an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of personal & home care aerosols based in Scotland. They are now looking for a Development Chemist to join the NPD team. This is a varied role meaning no two days will look the same. You would be developing and formulating new products from concept to production, line extensions, manufacturing and scaling up samples, preparation and analysis of samples using wet chemistry testing while ensuring regulatory compliance on all projects. This role would suit candidates with 3+ years of industrial experience in the personal care and home care sector.

Working hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm, 45-hour week
Role / Description

  • Formulation and development of new and existing product lines
  • Manage the development process from the lab through to scale up and delivery
  • Work with the team to sign off artwork, specifications and performance/stability testing on products
  • Review of raw materials to ensure products retain a competitive edge in the market
  • Be involved with client calls, client briefs, client meetings, and site visits from potential clients
  • Work as a cross-functional member of the team while communicating with different teams within the company
  • Complete a range of testing on products using wet chemistry, stability and performance testing

Requirements

  • Degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science
  • 3+ years' experience formulating and developing personal care and home care products
  • Knowledge and understanding of detergents/cosmetic regulations
  • Recent experience working in a busy lab environment
  • Full right to work in the UK - There is no sponsorship available for this role

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specializing in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to [contact email]. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on [phone number removed].

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant/suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit [url removed] to view our other vacancies.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract, and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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