Formulation Development Chemist

Formulation Development Chemist
\\nPersonal Care – Aerosols – FMCG
\\nLocation: Located in North Ayrshire, with strong transport links to Glasgow and the Central Belt
\\nSalary: circa £41,000 plus Benefits
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Are you a hands on formulation chemist with a passion for bringing innovative personal care or aerosol products to life?

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CY Partners is supporting a well established, fast paced FMCG manufacturer in the search for a permanent Formulation Development Chemist to join their Technical NPD team. This opportunity represents a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal part in the end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept through to launch.

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The Role:

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You will lead the technical development of new and existing formulations, working cross-functionally to ensure products meet performance, cost, and compliance standards. From lab bench to manufacturing scale-up, your expertise will help bring commercially viable products to market at pace.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Develop and optimise formulations for personal care and aerosol products.

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• Manage projects from lab development through to production handover.

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• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (GMP, CLP, REACH, etc.).

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• Coordinate feasibility assessments and provide timely support to commercial teams.

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• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Production, QA, SHE, and Engineering.

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• Support continuous improvement initiatives and raw material rationalisation.

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About You:

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• Degree-qualified in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.

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• Demonstrable formulation experience in personal care, cosmetics, or aerosols.

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• Strong project management skills with experience in an FMCG setting.

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• Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

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• Solutions-focused, collaborative, and technically curious.

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Why Apply?

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• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a product-led environment.

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• Work with cutting-edge raw materials and innovative lab technologies.

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• Join a close-knit team within a business investing in technical excellence.

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To apply in confidence, or to learn more about this opportunity, submit your CV directly.

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CY Partners is acting as an employment agency/business in relation to this vacancy.