Graduate Chemist

SRG; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking recent graduates in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science to join their dynamic team as Graduate Chemists. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the formulation and development of innovative skincare and hair care products. With a strong emphasis on internal development, you will be part of a supportive culture that encourages growth and collaboration. The company offers enhanced training, private health care, and flexible working hours, making it an ideal start for your career in the personal care sector. If you're passionate about the skincare industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Enhanced training and development opportunities

Private health care

Volunteer days

Flexible start and finish hours

Qualifications

• Recent lab experience from university or industrial setting.
• Degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science required.

Responsibilities

• Formulating and developing skincare and hair care products.
• Managing customer relationships and creating product batches.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Cosmetic Science

Job description

Recent Chemistry or Cosmetic science graduates who are looking to kick-start their career in a leading personal care manufacturer are encouraged to apply.

Title: Graduate Chemist

Location: Hampshire

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 DOE

Term: Permanent

Benefits: enhanced training and development opportunities, private health care, volunteer days, flexible start and finish hours.

SRG is exclusively partnered with a leading manufacturer of personal care products, based in Hampshire. Due to company growth and internal promotions, they are now looking for two (2) Graduate Chemists to join the team. This company has a supportive and collaborative culture, and pride themselves on internal development with some of their current Senior Development Chemists having started in the business as graduate Lab Technicians! This role would suit recent chemistry / cosmetic science graduates who have a deep interest in the personal care / skincare industry.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours a week, 33 days holiday

Role / Description

1. Formulating and developing skincare, cosmeceutical, and hair care products
2. Managing customer relationships
3. Meeting with customers in person and virtually
4. Creating the initial product batches in the lab
5. Keeping up to date with the latest trends in the industry
6. Taking part in social media campaigns, testing and talking about products
7. Keeping up to date data files - recording results and sharing findings

Requirements

1. Degree in Chemistry OR Cosmetic Science
2. Recent lab experience - either from university or industrial setting
3. Strong written and oral communication skills
4. Full right to work in the UK - there is no sponsorship available for this role

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on (phone number removed).