Graduate Chemist

NonStop Consulting Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal care manufacturer in Hampshire is seeking two Graduate Chemists to join their collaborative team. Recent graduates in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science will have the opportunity to develop skincare and hair care products, while benefiting from enhanced training and development opportunities. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a supportive culture focused on internal development.

Benefits

Enhanced training and development opportunities

Private health care

Volunteer days

Flexible start and finish hours

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science.
• Laboratory experience from university or industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulating and developing skincare and hair care products.
• Managing customer relationships and participating in social media campaigns.
• Creating initial product batches and keeping data files updated.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

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 40hours a week, 33 days holiday

Role / Description

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

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry OR Cosmetic Science
• Recent lab experience - either from university or industrial setting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• 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.

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