Development Chemist – Skincare & Haircare Innovation

Gruum Europe Limited; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

grüum is seeking a proactive Development Chemist to join the product development team in Stockport. You will formulate skincare, haircare, body care and home care products, scale up from lab to production, and work with Quality, Production and suppliers to meet regulatory and commercial requirements.

The role requires a 4+ year industry background, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related software. Weekend shifts are not required.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field.
• At least four years’ experience working in industry.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility: ability to react to changes in priority and workload.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills; liaise with personnel at all levels.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Claude or similar software.

Responsabilités

• Formulate new products and optimise existing ones across skincare, haircare, body care and home care.
• Scale up batches from laboratory size to full-scale production.
• Liaise with suppliers for samples of new raw materials and relevant documentation.
• Pack off products for testing, trials and small-scale production.
• Carry out tests to assess quality, efficacy and stability of personal care and home care products.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures and results.
• Arrange external testing when required.
• Support blenders with first manufacture of new products.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Multitasking

Flexibility

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field

Outils

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Claude or similar software

Description du poste

grüum is seeking a proactive Development Chemist to join the product development team in Stockport. You will formulate skincare, haircare, body care and home care products, scale up from lab to production, and work with Quality, Production and suppliers to meet regulatory and commercial requirements.

The role requires a 4+ year industry background, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related software. Weekend shifts are not required.