Formulation Technologist

Boots Opticians; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty brand in the UK is seeking a Formulation Scientist to innovate and develop suncare products from conception to launch. You'll collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and sustainable product development. Ideal candidates will have a background in Cosmetic Science or Pharmaceutical Science with at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in formulation R&D within an FMCG environment.
• Experience in formulation development within the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry.
• Results focused with impressive knowledge of raw materials and formulation technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop formulations from idea to prototype and finished product.
• Drive a culture of scientific excellence and critical evaluation of data.
• Ensure effective scale up and technology transfer to manufacturing partners.

Skills

Formulation expertise

Project management skills

Knowledge of raw materials

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Graduate in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Contract: Permanent

Recruitment Partner: Katrina Wuk

The Boots Product Brand is biggest Health & Beauty Brand in the UK, and we have ambitious and exciting plans for its future. In the role of Formulation Scientist, you will use your scientific and technical formulation expertise to develop suncare formulations from idea to proven technology and thereafter finished products that delight consumer’s and drive growth. If you are enthusiastic about formulation technology, have expertise in suncare or skincare and want to make a significant contribution to the future of Boots then we want to hear from you.

About the role

• Working within a multidisciplinary technical team this role is accountable for delivering formulation activities to create a pipeline of market leading, effective, affordable & sustainable sun protection products from idea to prototype and thereafter finished product.

• Drives for a culture of scientific excellence based on structured experimental plans and critical evaluation of data. Ensures optimal specification and challenges thinking to ensure the most robust product design is in place.

• Uses expertise to develop formulations from concept to scale up. Ensures regulatory, legal & sustainability compliance for finished formulations, products, and processes.

• Accountable for ensuring effective scale up and transfer of technology to partner manufacturer(s) in UK and Europe and acts as a key point of contact for manufacturing partners and raw material suppliers.

• Stay’s abreast of industry trends and technologies through building strong relationships with raw material suppliers, CMO’s, CRO’s and finished product suppliers.

• Builds strong collaborative relationships across the business particularly with product, quality, regulatory, sourcing and No.7 Beauty Company R&D colleagues.

What you’ll need to have

• Graduate in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a scientific discipline with a minimum of 3 years’ experience of formulation R&D within an FMCG environment.

• Experience in formulation development within the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry, preferably with good suncare or skincare formulation knowledge.

• Results focussed with an impressive knowledge of raw materials, formulation technology, technical IP requirements.

• Good understanding of value chain, product manufacturing and formulation processing

• Excellent project management skills and able to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits schemeincluding option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more atboots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only.Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to providereasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete aPre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Business Area

Support Office

Function

Buying & Merchandising, Marketing & Communications

Specialism

Product Development

Keywords

Suncare, Formulation, Scientist

Hours per week

37.5

Latitude,longitude 1

52.927182,-1.183948

Is this a Global Brands req?

No

Airport

No

Should this appear on the No7 Beauty Company website?

No

Company

Non Stores

Division

Non Stores

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Region

East Midlands

Area

East Midlands (non stores)

Store

Nottingham Support Office

Req Posted Date

25-Jul-2025

County

Nottinghamshire

Country

UK

Address 1

Recruitment Service Centre (D94)

Address 2

Thane Road

Address 3

Nottingham