Graduate Chemist

Potter & Moore; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic skincare company in Peterborough is seeking a proactive Graduate Chemist to manage technical projects and bring skincare products to life. The ideal candidate will possess a scientific degree and hands-on formulation experience. This role promises a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth and impactful contributions to product development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Dynamic Work Environment

Career Growth

Inclusive Culture

Impactful Work

Qualifications

• Scientific degree in a related field.
• Hands-on experience in skincare or personal care formulation.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset with innovation and compliance.
• Collaborative and problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects for skincare products.
• Attend NPD meetings and ensure action items are completed.
• Develop safe skincare products meeting customer requirements.
• Liaise with customers and business development teams.
• Generate new product development prototypes.
• Review technical data from tests and update reports.
• Approve stability testing and liaise with chemists.
• Train and develop staff in the department.
• Ensure routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Validate approved formulations prior to production.
• Attend seminars for product development.

Skills

Hands-on experience in skincare or personal care formulation

Strong communication and project management skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Collaborative, problem-solving attitude

Education

Scientific degree in a related field e.g. Cosmetic Science, Chemistry

Job description

About Us:

We're a fast-moving, multi-branded business operating across grocery and UK beauty retail. We work hard and expect a lot from our team-but we also support and reward the right people. If you're someone who can see beyond challenges and recognise the exciting opportunities in our market, you'll thrive here.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about innovation and skincare? Do you thrive on transforming ideas into cutting-edge, cost-effective products? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a proactive and creative Graduate Chemist to join our dynamic R&D team. In this exciting role, you'll manage technical projects that bring high-performance skincare and personal care products to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attending NPD meetings and ensuring all actions are complete or issues flagged to the team.
• Ensuring good and open communication with the technical team.
• Developing safe, legal skin care and personal care products, which meet our customer requirements.
• Liaising with Customers and the Business Development Teams.
• Generating new product development prototypes for the Business Development Teams.
• Reviewing technical data arising from test discrepancies carried out within the department and update reports.
• Approving the stability testing on all skin care products and liaising with chemists regarding results and issues (Senior Chemists).
• Dealing with representatives from raw material and perfume companies and approving / monitoring visits.
• Carrying out the training and development of staff involved in the daily running of the department (Senior chemists)
• Ensuring routine maintenance of laboratory equipment is carried out.
• Ensuring that approved formulations are validated, prior to production.
• Attending seminars associated with product development.
• Ensuring excellent housekeeping at all times.

Candidate Description:

• Scientific degree in a related field e.g. Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or similar.
• Hands-on experience in skincare or personal care formulation.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance innovation and compliance.
• A collaborative, problem-solving attitude and a passion for product development.

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We believe in rewarding the hard work and dedication of our employees with a comprehensive compensation package. Our standard benefits include Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Platform to name a few.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of clear career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued, and everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on our customers, community, and industry.