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R&D Chemist (AE685202)

Arthur Edward

Liverpool City Region

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global raw material distributor as an R&D Chemist, where your passion for chemistry and innovation will help shape the future of beauty products. In this dynamic role, you will scale up new product concepts, enhance existing formulas, and ensure quality and compliance throughout the manufacturing process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive improvements and deliver top-quality products that meet customer needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated junior chemist to thrive in a fast-paced environment and make a real impact in the beauty and personal care industry.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field required.
  • Hands-on experience in R&D in beauty or personal care industry.

Responsibilities

  • Scale up product concepts into commercially viable offerings.
  • Conduct R&D to enhance existing and create new formulas.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance through chemical analysis.

Skills

Hands-on experience in beauty or personal care industry
Process analysis
Troubleshooting
Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
Degree in cosmetic science

Tools

Chemical analysis tools
Documentation management systems

Job description

R&D Chemist – Merseyside – Competitive Salary DOE (AE685202)

Are you a motivated junior chemist, keen to join a fast-paced, dynamic team?

Are you excited to create products that meet customer needs and desires?

Bring your talents and ambition to a global raw material distributor that’s reshaping the industry by delivering top-quality, innovative products to their valued customers. As R&D Chemist, you will help scale up new products, enhance existing formulas, and ensure quality and compliance throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Scale up and translate product concepts into commercially viable offerings
  • Conduct research and development to enhance existing and create new formulas
  • Perform process analysis, troubleshoot issues, and take corrective actions
  • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate improvements and ensure quality control
  • Conduct chemical analysis and testing to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Manage records, documentation, and work with external partners and suppliers

Candidate Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, cosmetic science, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience in a similar role in the beauty or personal care industry
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the scaling up process from lab formula to production
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and GMP guidelines

To thrive in this role, you must have a positive, proactive attitude and a drive for continual improvement. To apply, visit www.arthuredward.com/vacancies and enter AE685202 in the search field.

Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch, and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.

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