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Title: Formulation Chemist
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: 28,000- 35,000 per annum
Term: Permanent
Benefits: annual pay increase up to 5%, annual bonus, training and development opportunities, yearly promotability process + loads more!
SRG is working with a leading personal care and detergents manufacturer, based in Derbyshire. They are now looking for a formulation chemist to join the team. The role involves developing and formulating new products and line extensions, wet chemistry - stability testing, PH testing, lab mixing, leading technical projects, going to seminars and regulatory requirements on products. This role would suit candidates with 3+ years industrial experience within the personal care, home care or detergents industry.
Working Hours: Hybrid Monday to Friday 8:45am-5pm - 1 day WFH, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Role / Description
- Lead technical projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Use a variety of wet chemistry techniques to Formulate and develop new and existing products
- Review internal raw materials and ensure products meet internal standards
- Develop and launch new products into the market while ensuring products meet the regulatory requirements
- Attend seminars and keep up to date with market trends and insights
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry
- 3+ years' experience in formulating personal care/ detergents products
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Understanding of regulatory processes
- 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.
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to 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, rheology, laboratory, lab, technical, project management, personal care, detergents, cleaning products, cosmetics, research and development, cosmetic science
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