Development Chemist

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.