Development Chemist

Job Description

Do you enjoy the challenge of developing new product formulations from customer briefsAs a Development Chemist, you will create new product formulations from customer briefs for this personal care / home care contract manufacturer in Huddersfield. You will take formulations through to scale up and full-scale production within the plant ensuringfull compliance for the markets intended.WHATS ON OFFER* Job type: Full-time / Permanent* Competitive salary based on experience* Based Huddersfield* Career development opportunities* A dynamic and friendly environment* Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell holiday scheme* Private medical healthcare* Excellent contributory pension scheme* Mental and physical wellbeing initiatives* Volunteering daysYour daily duties as a Development Chemist will include:* Develop personal care/home care formulations according to customer / marketing briefs, whilst ensuring full compliance for the market (EU, UK, US).* Execute product development plans with clear timelines to completion.* Maintain clear records on RMs stock keeping, carry out COSHH risk assessment, as necessary.* Develop product concepts based around current and upcoming market trends to be used at trade shows and conferences to promote the Crafted brand and business.* Building strong relationships with current and new suppliers.* Prepare Technical Dossiers for scale up and handover to operators in the plant ready for manufacture.* Problem solve within formulation design to overcome any issues experienced both in development and scale up.* Conduct all work according to GLP, GMP, QMS practice and supervise technical team when needed.To be considered for this Development Chemist role, you will need to have the following:* Batchelors or MSc in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field* Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, regulations and industry trends* 2 years experience in a similar role * Motivated and ambitious personality* It would be a bonus if you have an SCS DiplomaABOUT THE COMPANYOur client works with personal care and home care start-ups as well as established brands to help them realise their brand ambitions. Whether this be in initiating the life of a principal product, upscaling a successful and growing line or expanding upon arange to create a mega brand, they can help with it all!Their friendly team engage their customers collaboratively to design, formulate, source, manufacture, fill and deliver new products to enable the success of their customers business. They assist in the necessary regulatory and legislative requirements thatcan often be seen as restrictive in bringing a product to life and simplify the process of crafting market leading personal care products that they can be proud of.THEIR COMMITMENT TO YOUOur client wants you to be the best you can be and will always encourage and support personal development to get you where you want to be. Whether this is in formal training related to the role you undertake or a qualification in the industry in which theyoperate, they can help achieve this. Our clients business actively encourages participation and involvement in decision making and strives to inspire innovation across the team.If this sounds like the perfect opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV.If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further.Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes only. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments