A great new instruction for a Development Chemist to join the friendly and professional R & D team with a global manufacturing client in the area specialising in personal care products.

SAL & BENEFITS
An attractive salary is available depending on experience
4% company performance related bonus
Attractive 9% matched pension contribution scheme including salary exchange option
Life Assurance cover at 4 x base salary
Health Cash Plan with Healthshield
24 days holiday (you can buy/sell 3 days per year) plus 8 bank holidays
Monday to Thursday 8am – 4.30pn, Friday 8am – 3.30pm.
The role is presented on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months due to maternity leave.
Whilst we can only present this role as a fixed term, it is possible that during this period, other opportunities within the department may become available, so it is worth bearing this in mind.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE, WE ARE SEEKING IN AN INDIVIDUAL
University Degree in Sciences or related relevant professional qualifications to degree level.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Ability to lead cross functionally, forge strong working relationships and build effective project teams.
Self-motivated with the ability to plan ahead and use initiative.
Proven FMCG industry experience in personal care formulation and science, and formulation in oral care would be great to have but is not essential.
Excellent IT skills – particularly MS Word, Excel – with the ability to present. Information in forms, tables and spread sheets.
Self-motivated, energetic & positive attitude.
Proactive solutions and problem-solving abilities.

SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Development Chemist you will be involved in developing and formulating products based on consumer needs, insights and market trends
Initiating new product or claims ideas based on consumers research
Preparation of laboratory and stability samples.
Develop product demonstrations for new innovation.
Present new projects and research to a wide audience.
Sourcing of external assistance where required.
To be involved with laboratory and/or clinical in use tests to validate the safety of the products
Working closely with Marketing, Technical Manager Production and providing technical support.
Working with Quality Control and Packaging Departments to provide technical support.
Equipment - ensuring the proper use and maintenance of equipment and instruments used.
Reporting to the Senior chemist/R&D Manager any problems observed with products on test.
Literature searches and reviews of related topics when developing and formulating new products.
Processing - assistance, when required, for methods of manufacture.
Work with and create new SOP’s where appropriate.

If you would like to be considered for this excellent opportunity, then please email an up to date CV asap.


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