Development Chemist

Formulation Chemist - FMCG - Northampton

A long standing family business are looking for Formulation Chemist to join their small dynamic team. The role offers great learning and development opportunities as well as career progression. As a Formulation Chemist you will have the chance to manage projects, bring your ideas to the table and have a real influence on the business. Whether you are a fresh Chemistry Graduate or established Formulation Chemist I would be interested in hearing from you.

Ideal requirements:

• Chemistry degree or relevant subject
• Ability to manage projects - Ideally some precious project management experience
• Ideally coming from a background in FMCG Healthcare, Biocides, Cosmetics or Detergents
• A proactive confident individual capable of dealing with responsibility

Day to day duties:

• Leading the development of new products
• Overseeing and managing projects from concept through to launch ensuring accurate documentation of project minutes and timely updates throughout.
• Presenting projects to key stakeholders in the business
• Reviewing project briefs, creating development plans, addressing requirements such as shelf life determination, production trials, and costing.
• Working closely with the Regulatory team
• Participating in lab activities
• Technical support to the Commercial team
• Assisting the Quality Manager addressing technical issues such as out-of-specification results
• Participation in production trials related to development projects
• Ensuring all chemical ingredients meet all necessary safety and regulatory requirements.
• Work within health and safety guidelines set by the business.
• Supporting the Research and Development Manager

Please send me a word your CV if you are interested in this Formulation Chemist / Development Chemist role !!