Development Chemist - Cosmetics - MAT Cover

Are you cosmetic/personal care formulator?

Do you have prior, post-graduate formulation experience developing innovative personal care or cosmetic products?

Do you want exposure to working with some of the big names and brands in the market?

Are you available at relatively short notice and able to work on site in the Wiltshire area?

This could well be the one for you!

A leading and well known manufacturer within the UK cosmetics industry, with clients that include big brand names are recruiting for a development chemist to cover a 12 month period of leave.

You will join a team of experienced professionals and will already have experience allowing you to fit into the team and begin creating innovative formulations from day 1.

What you will do

• Developing and re-formulating formulations inline with customer specifications
• Ensure quality and claims are validated through testing
• Working with supplier to identify and source suitable raw materials
• Work with the process team to support with scale up

What you will need

• Previous cosmetic/personal care formulation experience in industry
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic science, including ingredient functionality, stability, and interaction with the skin or hair.
• Solid understanding of product stability testing, quality control, and manufacturing processes
• Confident and clear communication style with the ability to communicate with people at all levels, both internally and externally