A long established manufacturer of personal care products has partnered with Woodstock Recruitment to assist in the hire of a new Development Chemist to their team.
Joining an existing, long serving and collaborative team of chemists and technicians, you will bring with you a relevant qualification in cosmetic science or chemistry and/or some experience within the cosmetic and personal care manufacturing industry.
Applications are encouraged from junior through to senior chemists in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Development of new products in response to customer briefs and changing market requirements: Assisting the commercial team in the conception of new products Formulating products within pre-determined parameters of safety, cost, function, customer and local legislation requirements Selecting/sourcing new materials Developing suitable methods of product analysis Co-ordinating stability, preservative efficacy testing and performance testing Working with third party providers to identify and organise suitable claims support substantiation Identifying and evaluating relevant patents to ensure project work does not infringe other patents Creation of BOM's, MOM's, QC specifications and bulk standards Assisting in the handover process of new products to full scale production and troubleshooting problems Liaising with the NPD team and internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of projects, communicating the technical status in a clear, accurate and timely manner Monitoring trends and generating ideas on products, ingredients, packaging and the cosmetics market overall: Attending raw material supplier's technical meetings and trade shows Liaising with external suppliers to understand their capabilities and identify potential new development or cost saving opportunities Helping prepare and present innovative new formulations and market analysis to both internal and external customers Providing technical support and advice to commercial and other members of the NPD team Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or related field Sound post-graduate experience and understanding of cosmetic product formulation Understanding of cosmetic/chemical legislation and guidelines Please note - Applicants must hold pre-settled, settled or otherwise have indefinite leave to live and work within the UK unrestricted.
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Development of new products in response to customer briefs and changing market requirements: Assisting the commercial team in the conception of new products Formulating products within pre-determined parameters of safety, cost, function, customer and local legislation requirements Selecting/sourcing new materials Developing suitable methods of product analysis Co-ordinating stability, preservative efficacy testing and performance testing Working with third party providers to identify and organise suitable claims support substantiation Identifying and evaluating relevant patents to ensure project work does not infringe other patents Creation of BOM's, MOM's, QC specifications and bulk standards Assisting in the handover process of new products to full scale production and troubleshooting problems Liaising with the NPD team and internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of projects, communicating the technical status in a clear, accurate and timely manner Monitoring trends and generating ideas on products, ingredients, packaging and the cosmetics market overall: Attending raw material supplier's technical meetings and trade shows Liaising with external suppliers to understand their capabilities and identify potential new development or cost saving opportunities Helping prepare and present innovative new formulations and market analysis to both internal and external customers Providing technical support and advice to commercial and other members of the NPD team Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or related field Sound post-graduate experience and understanding of cosmetic product formulation Understanding of cosmetic/chemical legislation and guidelines Please note - Applicants must hold pre-settled, settled or otherwise have indefinite leave to live and work within the UK unrestricted.
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