Job Title:
A Formulation Chemist position is available at CK Group, a leading large scale chemical company. The role involves joining an analytical department on a full time, permanent basis.
Main Responsibilities:
* Using wet chemistry techniques to collect and measure compliance of raw materials, intermediates, effluent samples, and manufactured products.
* Developing and validating new formulation products, including method conception, development, and validation.
* Carrying out New Product Development.
* Supporting formulations and packing management by responding to external enquiries.
* Preparing relevant documentation and testing lab-scale formulations for customers.
* Developing and validating new analytical methods.
* Conducting internal QC for formulations and packing activities.
* Serving as a QHSE guardian, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will require the following skills and experience:
Essential Qualifications:
* 5 years' experience in a Formulations and Development role.
* Significant laboratory experience.
* In-depth GC/HPLC experience.
* QC analysis.
* Formulation method development and validation expertise.
* Proficiency in computer applications, excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, flexibility, attention to detail, and teamwork abilities.
* Confidence in training colleagues and liaising with customers.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Trained QMS auditor.
* Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry degree.
* Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
* ERP experience (e.g., SAP systems).
* Advanced Excel knowledge.