Job Description: PPD Chemist
Location: Brixworth, Northampton.
Duration: Permanent
Salary : Competitive
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm
Benefits: 25 days holiday + BHS + Company pension + Private health care
The role is within a leading fragrance company, focused solely on developing fragrances for consumer products. The company values innovation, creativity, and diversity, offering career growth across various functions.
Job Purpose:
You will work in the R&D team, responsible for testing and evaluating fragrances in consumer products to ensure they meet quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
· Conduct stability tests on fragrances and raw materials.
· Maintain daily records of tests and enter data into internal systems.
· Prepare product bases (up to 10kg) for testing.
· Monitor stock of formulations and ingredients.
· Develop new personal care formulas and update in-house libraries.
· Perform various tests like UV, panel, and viscosity testing.
· Prepare finished product samples.
· Cover responsibilities during staff absences.
Skills and Qualifications:
· Degree in Cosmetic Science or a Chemistry-related field.
· At least 2 years of experience in an FMCG development lab.
· Knowledge in personal care formulation is preferred.
· Strong problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal data systems.
· Interest in the fragrance industry is advantageous.
This role provides an opportunity to contribute to fragrance development, combining scientific testing with creative formulation work.
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