Development Chemist - Cosmetics

Development Chemist

12 month fixed term contract

Personal care / Cosmetic products

SE England – Permanent

Hybrid working available

Our SE based client develop and manufacture a range of cosmetic and personal care products , they are currently recruiting for a Development Chemist to work on a variety of formulation projects, leading to product scale-up and manufacture.

This role will involve both hands on laboratory formulation practical work (~20% of time) and project management (~80%)

Additional duties will include :

• Managing a variety of formulation projects, delivering against objectives
• Liaising with key internal and external technical departments including Quality, Manufacturing , NPD, Regulatory
• Supporting product innovation, generating ideas for novel and future products
• Understanding current packaging designs , modifying / developing new designs as necessary
• Supervising / training another member of the technical team

Applications are invited from candidates with a BSc / MSc / PhD in Chemistry / Cosmetic Science together with previous suitable skills and experience gained in a similar environment.

This is a permanent role, offering an attractive salary, depending on skills and experience

Role : 12 month FTC , contract role

Salary : Attractive (depending on skills and experience)

Location : SE England

For further details or to apply please contact Martin Cove on 01606 818290 martin@entrustrs.com