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Job Title: Formulation Chemist / Senior Formulation Chemist Location: Bedfordshire Salary: £Competitive benefits My client is a leading innovator in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, dedicated to creating high-quality, safe, and effective products. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Formulation Chemist or Senior Formulation Chemist to join our Formulation Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about research and development to contribute to the rapid throughput of new cosmetic/cosmeceutical products and the development of a range of topical pharmaceutical medicines and medical devices. Role Overview: As a Formulation Chemist / Senior Formulation Chemist, you will play a key role in driving projects from concept to launch, ensuring that all products meet our stringent quality, safety, and efficacy standards. This role is dynamic and varied, requiring collaboration with multiple departments to deliver innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities: Formulation Development: Design, plan, and develop robust formulations based on project briefs, considering claims, novel technologies, excipient/packaging compatibility, product performance, stability, sustainability, risks, and costs. Documentation: Fully and accurately document all research and development activities while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Problem Solving: Work collaboratively within the team to support and troubleshoot existing and new product development challenges. Production Trials: Participate in production-scale trials to ensure a smooth transition from development to commercial scale. Clinical Support: Assist in clinical and pilot studies to support product development. Industry Trends: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and scientific advancements, attend trade shows, and identify potential opportunities for product improvements and innovation. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in cosmetic or pharmaceutical sciences. Experience in formulation development of skincare, personal care, or topical/transdermal formulations, preferably in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical industries. Strong knowledge of cosmetic/pharmaceutical ingredients and their interactions. Familiarity with cosmetic, medicinal, or medical device regulations. Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a team. A proactive 'can do' attitude with a passion for continuous learning and a growth mindset. Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
Backfill due to an internal promotion, you can have full autonomy to lead our small but efficient Laboratory team at our chemical manufacturing site in Peterborough, whilst remaining hands on to meet business needs. We have plenty of NPD work to keep you challenged and entertained. We look forward to hearing from you. BASIC SALARY: Up to £45,000 dependent on your relevant experience BENEFITS: 23 days annual leave Bank Holidays 4% company pension 3 x Death in Service Christmas shut-down - meaning you get a good break Regular bonuses LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Stamford, Oundle, Huntingdon, Corby, Yaxley, Thrapston, Uppingham, Bourne, Market Deeping, March, Grantham are some of the locations our current employees live. Reasons why you should join us: This role is available due to an internal promotion, so the previous Laboratory Manager will remain in the business for you to bounce ideas off We love career development, as well as being able to demonstrate multiple internal promotions, we can offer you a variety of different career paths in the future JOB DESCRIPTION: Laboratory Manager, Chemist - Chemicals, HPLC, GC Reporting to our Technical Director, you'll lead a team of two Laboratory Chemists / Laboratory Technicians, you'll get to remain hands on, working on a variety of chemical testing across a variety of industry sectors whilst running our Laboratory. Because we are a chemical manufacturing site, your team will be working a weekly rotating shift pattern of double days 6-2, 2-10 Monday-Friday to help us cope with our manufacturing demands. Whilst your role is office hours as a standard, we might need you to be flexible in certain circumstances. As our Laboratory Manager, your main responsibilities will be to: Lead, mentor and develop your Laboratory team Monitor product quality against product specification with production Sample all raw materials and finished formulations according to our sampling protocols, test them as required, and quarantine or release them using our bespoke ERP system Ensure that all samples are analysed in accordance with client specifications, procedures, and test methods including HPLC and GC Fill in the appropriate documentation and ensure your records are complete Ensure that your analysis is carried out accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner and that cross-contamination control is maintained Maintain all necessary records and archive your batch samples Internal auditing PERSON SPECIFICATION: Laboratory Manager, Chemist - Chemicals, HPLC, GC You will have previously held a relevant supervisory / team leadership / managerial role You will have practical experience of working in a similar manufacturing or formulation environment (Quality Control, test laboratory etc) We are open on industry sectors i.e., food, pharmaceutical, hygiene, medical, cosmetics, automotive, aerospace, veterinary, pet care, farming, industrial, cleaning products. You will be competent with various instrumental laboratory test techniques (GC, HPLC, viscometers, density meters) You will be degree qualified or qualified by experience in a chemistry or suitable scientific related subject It would be advantageous if you understand ISO:9001 and auditing THE COMPANY: We are a contract chemical manufacturing facility based in Peterborough servicing a variety of sectors like Medical and Hygiene, Farming, Veterinary, Pet Care, Automotive, Home and Garden, and Industrial. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC17678, Wallace Hind Selection