Formulation Technician

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Formulation Technician in Liverpool! Join a forward-thinking global FMCG company committed to innovation and consumer-centric solutions. In this role, you'll contribute to the development of next-generation products, utilizing your chemistry and engineering skills to prepare and test formulations. Collaborate with a dynamic team, embrace continuous learning, and enjoy flexible working opportunities as you help shape a healthier future for consumers. Be part of a culture that values diversity and fosters growth—your ideas will truly make a difference!

Benefits

Comprehensive Compensation Package

Bonus Scheme

Great Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Hybrid Working Opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic chemistry or engineering qualification required.
• Experience in liquids and soft solids formulation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples of various formulation types for testing.
• Conduct physical and analytical assessments of formulations.
• Support project discussions with ideas and opinions.

Skills

Chemistry or Engineering Qualification

Experience in Liquids Formulation

Experience in Soft Solids Formulation

Time Management Skills

Report Writing Skills

Team Working Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

HNC or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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An exciting opportunity to join our Formulation team in Liverpool!

Imperial Brands is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to become a consumer-centric organisation. The new Global Insight function will be a crucial driving force behind this change, placing consumer preferences and demands at the centre of commercial decision-making to gain a competitive advantage. We are an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. Our culture is driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo, where people can bring their best selves to work.

As a Formulation Technician, you will contribute to the development of next-generation formulation and product technologies, supporting our ambitious innovation programme and growth plans. Your tasks will include testing and preparing formulations, utilizing development scale equipment, and testing formulations using appropriate methods.

Adding value to the innovation programme, you will demonstrate curiosity, a broad and deep technical skill set, and embrace a collaborative mindset, possessing excellent influencing and team-building skills.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Prepare samples of various formulation types such as slurries, liquids, granules, and powders.
2. Prepare prototypes for assessment through analytical testing, sensory evaluation, employee panels, or consumer studies.
3. Provide ongoing support across categories, contribute ideas and opinions to project discussions and team meetings.
4. Raise COSHH and risk assessments for new materials and processes before starting work; conduct larger pilot production studies in preparation for full-scale manufacturing.
5. Perform and record detailed physical and analytical assessments of formulation characteristics to determine acceptability.
6. Develop and implement appropriate test methods to support formulation and prototype assessment.

Skills and Experience Required

• Basic chemistry or engineering qualification, HNC or equivalent experience.
• Experience in liquids formulation, processing, filling, and characterization.
• Experience in soft solids formulation, processing extrusion, casting, etc., and characterization.
• Time management, report writing, and team working skills.
• Ability to break down activities into achievable tasks and provide effective solutions.
• A drive for learning, continuous improvement, and openness to new ideas and techniques.

What We Offer

In return for your contribution, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package including salary, bonus scheme, and many extras such as a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and hybrid/flexible working opportunities. You will work in inspiring environments that promote collaboration and purpose. At Imperial, we offer opportunities to grow, learn, and innovate, contributing to our mission to create a healthier future for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

About Us

We are a truly international company, the fourth largest in our industry, operating across 120 markets. Our inclusive, innovative global FMCG business is supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming our ways of working and culture, driven by a challenger mindset that questions the status quo. Our agility and collaboration fuel our ambitions, innovation, and success, supported by award-winning development programmes that create exciting career opportunities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates and respects diversity at all levels.