Process Chemist – Scale-Up & Formulation (FMCG)

Hualu5; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Chemist to support the process development and production optimization of home and personal care formulations. This role involves investigating and optimizing product formulations, working closely with development chemists, and managing laboratory equipment calibration. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant science field and be able to thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Comprehensive benefits including 22 days holiday and private medical insurance offered.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Degree in science or demonstrable relevant experience in formulation chemistry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Commutable to Bradford.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and optimizes existing product formulations and methods of manufacture.
• Works with development chemists on scale-up and first production of new formulations.
• Manages the calibration and maintenance program for laboratory equipment.
• Runs QC testing, stability testing and records batch and raw material data.
• Manages weekly microbiological testing.

Skills

Formulation chemistry

Process optimization

Excellent communication

Education

Degree (BSc/MSc) in a science-based subject

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Chemist to support the process development and production optimization of home and personal care formulations. This role involves investigating and optimizing product formulations, working closely with development chemists, and managing laboratory equipment calibration. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant science field and be able to thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Comprehensive benefits including 22 days holiday and private medical insurance offered.