OUR CLIENT
Our client is the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, they take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. They focus all their creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. They are home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and they are trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents.
THE ROLE
As part of the R&D team, you will be responsible for fragrancing a wide range of consumer products and conducting a variety of testing to ensure the fragrances are fit for purpose. You will be reporting to the PPD Chemist on site in Brixworth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Conducting stability test of fragrances and/or Raw Materials in a range of consumer products as laid out in projects
* Keeping track of stability tests required on a day to day basis
* Smelling samples on a daily basis (training will be given)
* Entering results data on our Intranet based system and excel (training will be given)
* Make up Household and Personal Care bases (up to 10kg max at any one time) as required for your projects
* Keeping stock of formulations and their ingredients.
* Carry out a variety of testing such Panel tests, UV tests or viscosity tests as laid out in our protocols
* Making up finished product samples
* Requirement to cover equivalent position during periods of absence, annual leave or in line with the business needs.
* Any other tasks as directed by line manager or team members
SKILLS
* A Degree in Cosmetic Science or Chemistry related field
* Experience in formulation of Household, Laundry or Cosmetic products.
* Be able to take a methodical approach to problem solving
* Have a keen eye for detail
* Have experience of working in a laboratory environment
* Be able to work in a team and as an individual
* Have good organisational skills
* The ability to use Microsoft office products, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel and internal recording systems
* Have a keen interest in the fragrance industry with some product knowledge is a definite advantage
Flexibility:
They may be able to offer flexible working options.
Working hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00
OFFER
A stimulating international working environment with challenges and career development.
For this position, the client will offer a motivational salary package to the successful candidate for this recruitment process.