Development Chemist – Personal Care (12‑Month FTC)

WOODSTOCK RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Bedford; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Woodstock Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Development Chemist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the UK. You will lead formulation development for bath and body skincare, manage regulatory documentation, and collaborate with contract manufacturers and fragrance houses.

The role involves coordinating testing programs, guiding junior chemists, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout product development.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in formulation development for bath & body and skincare products.
• Experience sourcing raw materials from Far East and Europe (desirable).
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and regulatory knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Formulation development

Bath & body skincare

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Woodstock Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Development Chemist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the UK. You will lead formulation development for bath and body skincare, manage regulatory documentation, and collaborate with contract manufacturers and fragrance houses.

The role involves coordinating testing programs, guiding junior chemists, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout product development.