Development Chemist

Job Description
Development Chemist
£25,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience
Preston, Lancashire
Are you an experienced formulator with a true passion for developing innovative product ranges? Blush & Bloom are working exclusively with a leading, reputable full-service manufacturer in the cosmetics, personal care, pet care and household industries. Well-known for their top-quality products and manufacturing capabilities, this organisation has experienced incredible growth over the past few years and as such, are now looking for a Development Chemist to join their R&D team.
The ideal candidate will have experience developing formulations from scratch as well as all relevant testing, ideally with some knowledge of regulations in the industry too!
Key Duties:
Work with customers to understand the product briefing, aiding with the conception and ideation of compelling product ranges.
Utilising raw material innovation to incorporate into formulas.
Creating sample submissions for customers to evaluate.
Develop and deliver formulations to meet the customer brief, researching new trends, ingredients and technologies and incorporating these into NPD projects.
Manage the formula development from concept to launch, right through to production.
Liaise with other member of the team e.g. Commercial, Quality, Production, Management etc. to ensure smooth running of the projects.
Conduct testing on products including stability, pH, viscosity etc.
Organise testing and maintain accurate records.
General regulatory duties such as preparing PIFs and ensuring other general regulatory documentation is prepared and completed.
Supervise at first production, ensuring high quality product is produced.
Monitor and record industry trends, ensuring to keep abreast of emerging technologies.
Benchmark competitor products.
Key Requirements:
Scientific degree in a related field e.g. Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or similar
Experience working on cosmetic, household or pet care product formulations
Able to develop formulas from concept to launch, following the NPD process
Knowledge of Cosmetic Regulations e.g. CLP
Great organisational skills
Confident, driven and enthusiastic