Formulation Scientist - Liquid Nutrition

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Formulation Scientist in Basingstoke, UK, to develop and optimise liquid nutritional formulations. The role involves scaling up formulations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and industry experience in liquid supplement formulation. This position includes benefits such as flexible hours and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible hours

Free EV charging points

Subsidized canteen

Retail and hospitality discounts

Free products from staff shop

Employee assistance programme

Cash plan provider

Pension

Potential bonus

Qualifications

• Previous industry-based experience in liquid supplement formulation.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU food legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience scaling up formulations to manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise liquid nutritional formulations from lab scale to full production.
• Lead stability, compatibility, and shelf-life testing.
• Provide technical guidance on scale-up, regulatory compliance, and process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer-facing experience

Education

Degree in Nutrition Science, Food Science, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Formulation Scientist - Liquid Nutrition

Salary: £35-45,000 (Flexibility for the right candidate)

Location: Hampshire - hybrid options available

Type: Monday-Friday; 12-month FTC; Full time hours. Part time also considered

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus BH, Flexi hours plus 2pm finish on a Friday, Free EV charging points on site, Subsided canteen, retail and hospitality discounts, free products from staff shop, employee assistance programme, cash plan provider, pension and potential bonus.

RussellTaylor Group have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chemist with a strong background in liquid nutritional supplement formulation to join a well-established manufacturing business for a 12-month FTC. The role involves developing and scaling up formulations from concept through to commercial manufacture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting innovation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise liquid nutritional formulations from lab scale to full production.
• Lead stability, compatibility, and shelf-life testing.
• Assess raw materials, liaise with suppliers, and track industry trends.
• Present products and concepts to customers; support new business opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance on scale-up, regulatory compliance, and process improvements.
• Mentor and help to support a junior team member.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Nutrition Science, Food Science, or related discipline.
• Previous industry-based experience in liquid supplement formulation.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU food legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience scaling up formulations to manufacture.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; customer-facing experience preferred.

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