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SRG; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Pension

26-31 days holiday

Job summary

SRG is exclusively partnered with an innovative Cheshire start-up delivering skincare and tropical health products for global markets. They seek a Formulation & Regulatory Chemist to formulate and develop products, conduct regulatory research across international markets, and prepare dossiers, PIFs, and SDS for registrations.

You will perform analytical testing, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with internal teams to substantiate product claims.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science or related discipline.
• Industrial experience formulating creams, lotions or topical/personal care products.
• Ability to work independently in a start-up environment, proactive and solution-focused.
• Full right to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop cutting-edge skincare and tropical health products.
• Conduct analytical and physiochemical testing, including method development/validation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare dossiers, PIFs, SDS for global registrations.
• Adapt formulations to maintain competitiveness in the market.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners/test houses.
• Substantiate product claims with evidence-based testing and documentation.
• Prepare detailed technical documents and portfolios for stakeholders.

Job description

Title: Regulatory and formulation chemist

Location: Cheshire

Type: Permanent

Benefits: career progression and development, pension, 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.

SRG are proud to be exclusively partnered with an innovative and ambitious start-up based in Cheshire who go the extra mile to deliver scientific innovation. This company is known for creating cutting-edge skincare and tropical health products for global markets, they are now seeking a Formulation & Regulatory Chemist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for formulating and developing products, conducting regulatory research across international markets, and preparing documentation such as dossiers, PIFs, and SDS forms for product registrations. You will also carry out analytical, physiochemical, and performance testing to ensure product quality and compliance. This opportunity is ideal for someone with 1+ years' experience in formulating and developing skincare or personal care products who is eager and motivated to make an impact.

Working Hours: Monday -Friday 8am-5pm, 37.5 hours a week. 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, work from home flexibility once trained.

Role / Description

• Formulate and develop cutting edge skincare and tropical health products
• Conduct analytical and physiochemical testing, including method development and validation on skincare spplication products
• Ensuring products adhere to the relevant regulations and complete technical dossiers, PIF's, SDS sheets and product registrations across global markets
• Adapt and modify formulations to ensure products remain competitive in the market
• Work and collaborate with internal teams as well as external consultancy's and test houses
• Verify and substantiate product claims through evidence-based testing and documentation, ensuring all claims meet regulatory standards
• Write detailed technical documents and portfolios to present to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Proven industrial experience formulating creams, lotions, or topical or pesticide personal care products.
• Ability to work independently in a start-up environment - adaptable, proactive, and solution-focused.
• 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.

Keywords: formulation, method development, method validation, regulations, regulatory compliance, PH, stability, viscosity, density, analytical chemistry, chemist, chemistry, skincare, consumer goods, personal care, SDS, PIF's, dossiers, product registration, HPLC, physiochemical testing, performance testing, claim substantiation, wet chemistry, bench chemistry, tropical skincare,

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