Graduate Chemist

TieTalent; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal care manufacturer in Portsmouth is looking for two recent graduates in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science to join as Graduate Chemists. The role involves formulating skincare products and managing customer relationships within a collaborative environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a relevant degree, and be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Enhanced training and development opportunities

Private health care

Volunteer days

Flexible start and finish hours

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Recent lab experience from university or industrial setting is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills essential.
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Formulating and developing skincare, cosmeceutical, and hair care products.
• Managing customer relationships and creating initial product batches in the lab.
• Keeping up to date data files and participating in social media campaigns.

Skills

Communication

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.

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 productsManaging customer relationshipsMeeting with customers in person and virtuallyCreating the initial product batches in the labKeeping up to date with the latest trends in the industryTaking part in social media campaigns, testing and talking about productsKeeping up to date data files - recording results and sharing findingsRequirements

Degree in Chemistry OR Cosmetic ScienceRecent lab experience - either from university or industrial settingStrong written and oral communication skillsFull right to work in the UK - there is no sponsorship available for this roleSRG 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.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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).

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Keywords: formulation, NPD, new product development, wet chemistry, laboratory, lab, technical, project management, personal care, cosmetics, skincare, research and development, cosmetic science, SPF, suncare, research and development, FMCG, R&D, Cosmetic Science, cosmeceutical, hair care, lab technician, cosmetic chemist, new product innovation, NPI, innovation.

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