Development Chemist
Posted 2 weeks ago by WOODSTOCK RECRUITMENT LIMITED
A long established manufacturer of personal care products has partnered with Woodstock Recruitment to assist in the hire of a new Development Chemist to their team.
Joining an existing, long serving and collaborative team of chemists and technicians, you will join the business, bringing with you a relevant qualification in cosmetic science or chemistry and/or some experience within the cosmetic and personal care manufacturing industry.
Applications are encouraged from junior through to senior chemists in the industry.
Key responsibilites:
Development of new products in response to customer briefs and changing market requirements:
- Assisting the commercial team in the conception of new products
- Formulating products within pre-determined parameters of safety, cost, function, customer and local legislation requirements
- Selecting/ sourcing new materials
- Developing suitable methods of product analysis
- Co-ordinating stability, preservative efficacy testing and performance testing
- Work with third party providers to identify and organise suitable claims support substantiation
- Identify and evaluate relevant patents to ensure project work does not infringe other patents
- Creation of BOM’s, MOM’s, QC specifications and bulk standards
- Assist in the handover process of new products to full scale production and assist in troubleshooting problems
- Liaise with the NPD team and internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of projects, communicating the technical status in a clear, accurate and timely manner
Monitor trends and generate ideas on products, ingredients, packaging and the cosmetics market overall:
- Attend raw material supplier’s technical meetings, trade shows
- Liaison with external suppliers to understand their capabilities and identify potential new development or cost saving opportunities
- Help prepare and present innovative new formulations and market analysis to both internal and external customers
- Providing technical support and advise to commercial and other members of the NPD team
Skills, experience and qualifications:
- Degree in Cosmetic Scienc Chemistry or related field
- Sound post-graduate experience and understanding of cosmetic product formulation
- Understanding ofcosmetic/ chemical legislation and guidelines
Please note - Applicants must hold pre-settled, settled or otherwise have indefinite leave to live and work within the UK unrestricted.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- Permanent
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- Job Reference:
- WR79
- Job ID:
- 222821573
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