Skincare Formulation Scientist — 16-Month Hybrid

S. C. Johnson & Son; Denby CP; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare platform access

Enhanced parental leave

Staff shop discounts

Free parking

EV charging

Cycle-to-work

Fruit & drinks

Staff canteen

25 days annual leave

Job summary

SC Johnson Professional is seeking a Formulation Chemist - Skincare in Denby, Derbyshire. This 16-month Fixed Term Contract role focuses on developing and optimizing skincare formulations, driving new product development, line extensions, and cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams.

You will lead from concept to design freeze, ensuring safety, quality, and ingredient standards, with documentation in SAP/PLM and close stakeholder interaction across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline with proven cosmetic formulation development experience.
• Hands-on experience developing formulations across multiple technologies, including emulsions.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and the ability to interpret performance data to make sound technical recommendations and formulation decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development projects from concept through to design freeze.
• Develop and optimise skincare formulations in line with safety, quality, and ingredient standards.
• Conduct laboratory testing, analyse results, and drive formulation improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Research and Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Procurement.
• Provide technical leadership during scale-up and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and project data within SAP and Product Lifecycle Management systems.

Skills

Formulation expertise

Cosmetic formulation

Emulsions

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

Job description

SC Johnson Professional is seeking a Formulation Chemist - Skincare in Denby, Derbyshire. This 16-month Fixed Term Contract role focuses on developing and optimizing skincare formulations, driving new product development, line extensions, and cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams.

You will lead from concept to design freeze, ensuring safety, quality, and ingredient standards, with documentation in SAP/PLM and close stakeholder interaction across