Development Chemist

Description:

Formulation Chemist - FMCG - Northampton

A long standing family business are looking for Formulation Chemist to join their small dynamic team. The role offers great learning and development opportunities as well as career progression. As a Formulation Chemist you will have the chance to manage projects, bring your ideas to the table and have a real influence on the business. Whether you are a fresh Chemistry Graduate or established Formulation Chemist I would be interested in hearing from you.

Ideal requirements:

Chemistry degree or relevant subject
Ability to manage projects - Ideally some precious project management experience
Ideally coming from a background in FMCG Healthcare, Biocides, Cosmetics or Detergents
A proactive confident individual capable of dealing with responsibility
Day to day duties:

Leading the development of new products
Overseeing and managing projects from concept through to launch ensuring accurate documentation of project minutes and timely updates throughout.
Presenting projects to key stakeholders in the business
Reviewing project briefs, creating development plans, addressing requirements such as shelf life determination, production trials, and costing.
Working closely with the Regulatory team
Participating in lab activities
Technical support to the Commercial team
Assisting the Quality Manager addressing technical issues such as out-of-specification results
Participation in production trials related to development projects
Ensuring all chemical ingredients meet all necessary safety and regulatory requirements.
Work within health and safety guidelines set by the business.
Supporting the Research and Development Manager
Please send me a word your CV if you are interested in this Formulation Chemist / Development Chemist role