Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd
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Tiverton, Devon
Junior Development Chemist
Overview
Development Chemist Up to £25,000 (may be negotiation on salary dependent on experience) Devon An innovative and expanding organisation based in Devon are looking to add exceptional talent to their R&D team. This organisation specialises in the creation and manufacture of Personal Care products including Hair care, Skin care, Bathing and Grooming. Due to recent growth, we are now looking to recruit for a Development Chemist to join the team, this role would suit a junior chemist mid-level chemist who is keen to work their way up in a supportive team. The purpose of this role is to assist in the design, development and preparation of personal care and home fragrance product formulations, meeting project briefs within budgets provided and ensuring compliance with both regulatory and customer requirements at all times. The ideal candidate will have experience of soap formulations including hot pour and cold processes Key Responsibilities: Ensure that legal, innovative, cost effective, creative and stable formulations are produced, whilst conforming to customer and regulatory requirements. Follow the formulation development processes of the business ensuring all information is accurately recorded and passed on to relevant departments. Consider scale up, production and manufacturing departments when fulfilling projects and liaise with process team as required. Keep up-to-date with new product technologies, material and regulations, liaising with external raw material suppliers as required. To maintain a clean and safe working environment within the lab and office, following all COSSH, risk assessments and health and safety requirements Generate new product development prototypes for the Business Development Teams. To ensure that approved formulations are validated, prior to production. Key Skills: A degree in Cosmetic Science or equivalent or extensive experience in a similar role Experience working in a formulation environment Experience of soap formulations including hot pour and cold processes Organisation skills Highly meticulous This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89922686