Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 36,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Unit 15 Severnside Trading Estate Trafford Park Manche
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Job Title: Formulation Chemist
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 based on experience
+ Share Options + 7.5% Employer Pension + Income Protection + More
About Us:
Holiferm is facilitating the transition of the $42 billion surfactant market away from harmful, fossil fuel-based chemicals to biodegradable, sustainable biosurfactants. We are spearheading research and production into this innovative technology and, as such, are offering the opportunity to make an impact towards a more sustainable future. Our patented fermentation process with integrated gravity separation technology enables us to produce competitively priced biosurfactants at a commercial scale.
At Holiferm, you will have the platform to broaden your skills by working with field leaders within a dynamic, collaborative and inclusive working environment. Whether based in our research and development laboratory in Manchester or our commercial plant in Wallasey, you will have the freedom and autonomy to drive innovation and change.
Role Responsibilities:
As a Formulation Chemist, you will be responsible for:
Identifying innovative applications for Holiferm’s biosurfactant ingredients through research and development.
Collaborating with customers to design, develop, and evaluate new consumer products for market launch.
Creating and optimising formulations incorporating Holiferm’s biosurfactant ingredients for various products.
Developing test methodologies and generating application data to support the Commercial Team.
Building and maintaining customer and manufacturer relationships and providing technical support and information.
Role Requirements:
The successful Formulation Chemist will have:
3+ years in Formulation development in the Personal Care / Cosmetics industry, ideally within Skin Care
A degree or equivalent within a relevant science discipline
In-depth understanding of cosmetic raw materials, latest technologies, and manufacturing practices
Understanding of Personal Care / Cosmetics product performance tests
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects concurrently.
Keywords: Formulation Chemist, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Formulation Scientist, Biosurfactants, Skin Care Formulation, Skincare Formulation, New Product Development, NPD, Applications Chemist, R&D, Product Formulation