R&D Formulation Chemist — Innovate & Launch

Abdoc; Denby Bottles; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in skincare and cleaning products is seeking a Formulation Chemist for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract in Denby, Derbyshire. In this role, you will be responsible for formulation development, driving innovation, and collaborating with various teams to ensure product quality. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including a pension scheme, remote work options, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme (up to 6% employer contributions)

Life assurance (4× your salary)

Free access to healthcare platform

Enhanced parental leave policy

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Remote work available once a week

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, or related science.
• Scientific curiosity and the ability to solve technical problems related to formulation and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute projects, managing assignments within large initiatives.
• Develop and optimise formulations, creating new products.
• Drive innovation by exploring new materials and technologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, and Design.
• Ensure quality and compliance through lab to production scale-up.
• Engage with suppliers to evaluate novel materials.
• Use data-driven decision making through experimental design.

Skills

Effective cross-functional collaboration skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Proactive and results-driven approach

Scientific curiosity

Problem-solving related to formulation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, or related science

Job description

A leading manufacturer in skincare and cleaning products is seeking a Formulation Chemist for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract in Denby, Derbyshire. In this role, you will be responsible for formulation development, driving innovation, and collaborating with various teams to ensure product quality. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including a pension scheme, remote work options, and more.