Formulation Development Chemist

ZipRecruiter; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Formulation Development Chemist to join their Technical NPD team. This role involves leading the development of innovative personal care and aerosol products, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing projects from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science and experience in formulation development. Join a dynamic team and make a tangible impact in a product-led environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for impact

Access to cutting-edge raw materials

Innovative lab technologies

Qualifications

• Demonstrable formulation experience in personal care, cosmetics, or aerosols.
• Strong project management skills with experience in an FMCG setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise formulations for personal care and aerosol products.
• Manage projects from lab development through to production handover.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Formulation Development

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Cosmetic Science

Job description

Job Description

Formulation Development Chemist

Personal Care - Aerosols - FMCG

Location: Located in North Ayrshire, with strong transport links to Glasgow and the Central Belt

Salary: circa £41,000 plus Benefits

Ref: CY2025-DC1

Are you a hands on formulation chemist with a passion for bringing innovative personal care or aerosol products to life?

CY Partners is supporting a well established, fast paced FMCG manufacturer in the search for a permanent Formulation Development Chemist to join their Technical NPD team. This opportunity represents a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal part in the end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept through to launch.

The Role:

You will lead the technical development of new and existing formulations, working cross-functionally to ensure products meet performance, cost, and compliance standards. From lab bench to manufacturing scale-up, your expertise will help bring commercially viable products to market at pace.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Develop and optimise formulations for personal care and aerosol products.


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• Manage projects from lab development through to production handover.


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• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (GMP, CLP, REACH, etc.).


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• Coordinate feasibility assessments and provide timely support to commercial teams.


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• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Production, QA, SHE, and Engineering.


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• Support continuous improvement initiatives and raw material rationalisation.

About You:

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• Degree-qualified in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.


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• Demonstrable formulation experience in personal care, cosmetics, or aerosols.


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• Strong project management skills with experience in an FMCG setting.


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• Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple projects simultaneously.


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• Solutions-focused, collaborative, and technically curious.

Why Apply?

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• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a product-led environment.


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• Work with cutting-edge raw materials and innovative lab technologies.


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• Join a close-knit team within a business investing in technical excellence.

To apply in confidence, or to learn more about this opportunity, submit your CV directly.

CY Partners is acting as an employment agency/business in relation to this vacancy.