We are currently seeking an interim Colloid Scientist, to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Domestos, Cif, Persil, and Comfort, and become an integral part of their fast-paced Scientific FMCG environment.
The position is based at the Materials Innovation Factory in Liverpool City Centre (L7), accessible by train, bus and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to �46,522 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
This role is for an experienced physical scientist, with a background in colloid or interface science, working as part of the Home Care Science & Technology Group.
The team provides innovations across the Home Care product portfolio, including a programme in developing new future-proofed ingredients and Home Care formulations that provide unmissably superior performance and consumer experiences.
The ideal candidate has a strong chemistry or materials science background with experience in empirical colloid and surface measurements, and interpretation to generate insights into behaviours of surfactants and polymers in solution and at relevant surfaces (e.g. domestic hard surface substrates and textiles).
Experience Required:
The role requires leading edge expertise in the discipline of colloid and interface science to design and conduct insight delivering experiments, interpret data and communicate results to a multi-disciplinary team.
The ideal candidate demonstrates outstanding experimental technique and attention to detail for the creation of robust data sets as well as a strong commitment to safe practise in the laboratory as a job fundamental.
The principal responsibilities of the role are to:
Materials Innovation Factory working environment: