Formulation Chemist

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Bishop Auckland is seeking an experienced Formulation Chemist to join their Product Development team. In this full-time, permanent role, you will develop new formulations, ensure efficacy, and conduct necessary tests. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Chemistry and has at least 2 years of industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' industry experience of formulating relevant chemicals.
• Experience in personal care, cosmetics, or medical products is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored formulations based on customer needs.
• Source materials and improve laboratory facility.
• Conduct microbiological testing and wet chemistry testing.
• Create production information files and set specification parameters.
• Train QC team on formulations and carry out risk assessments.

Skills

Industry experience in formulation

Communication with customers

Statistical analysis knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemistry or cosmetic science/equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Formulation Chemist to join a leading manufacturer of Medical and Technical products, based in Bishop Auckland on a full time, permanent basis.

The Company: The company has extensive blending facilities and manufacture a range of products from lotions, to gels, sprays to shampoos and a range of other products for varied applications. They now have an opening for a Formulation Chemist to join their team. Working within the Product Development department, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing new formulations and ensuring the efficacy of these formulations. The company offers a salary ranging from £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience; and hours are 8.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday.

Formulation Chemist Role

• Working and communicating with customers to develop tailored formulations.
• Sourcing materials and laboratory equipment to improve the Laboratory Facility.
• Defining the requirements for microbiological testing and co-ordinate this testing on site/externally.
• Carrying out wet chemistry testing of incoming materials and finished products using methods including: Viscosity, pH, melting point, UV-Vis and colour analysis.
• Creating production information files.
• Setting up specification parameters for incoming materials and finished products.
• Ensuring that formulations developed are commercially beneficial.
• Identifying acceptable suppliers of raw materials and working with the Supply Chain team.
• Designing and carrying out training with the QC team and other staff on site.
• Carrying out risk assessments for any lab work.

Background / Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or cosmetic science/equivalent experience - essential
• At least 2 years' industry experience of formulating relevant chemicals - essential
• Personal care, Cosmetics or Medical product experience - desirable
• A basic working knowledge of statistical analysis would be beneficial
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own transportation

Apply

Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Formulation Chemist position please contact Tehmina Sepai on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence