The Company
This organisation is a leading player within chemicals for the FMCG market. They provide their products to a huge variety of pharmaceutical giants. This is one of my favourite health and beauty clients I work with.
The Role
This is a unique & exciting opportunity for a Formulation Chemist (Personal Care & Cosmetics- hair, bath, skin care products etc) to be the first person in a state-of-the-art purpose-built laboratory. This position will ultimately grow a team over the next few years. Your duties will include.
* Take briefs from marketing teams & customers to develop formulas using the latest raw materials.
* Collaborate with your Chemist colleagues across EMEA to deliver value-added solutions.
* Conduct evaluations and report back to business with outcomes.
* Attended regular trade shows & exhibitions, also to present/demonstrate at these events.
Your Skills & Experience
To be considered for this opportunity you must be comfortable with initially working autonomously as you’ll be the first member of staff for the lab. You will also need.
* An in-depth understanding and experience of personal care & cosmetics chemistry
* A strong understanding of wet chemistry laboratory techniques
* Experience with day-to-day running of your own laboratory; role is 20% admin and 80% lab.
* A thorough understanding of cosmetic regulations and market trends.
In Return
If successful this role will see you working for an innovative, global and evolving business that offer you stability and career development opportunities. The salary depends upon your experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)