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Junior R&D Chemist - Personal Care

WOODSTOCK RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Liverpool City Region

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

26 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a junior R&D Chemist to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity is perfect for recent graduates in cosmetic science or chemistry looking to kickstart their careers in the personal care and pharmaceutical sectors. The role involves developing innovative formulations, collaborating with sales and marketing teams, and presenting solutions to clients. With a focus on creativity and problem-solving, you will have the chance to travel and attend global conferences, making a significant impact in the industry. If you're passionate about formulation chemistry and eager to learn, this is the role for you!

Recent graduate in life science, ideally in cosmetic science or chemistry.
Good understanding of formulation chemistry in personal care products.

Develop demonstration formulations using principal raw materials.
Create promotional tools and present to customers at events.
Conduct market research and track industry trends.

R&D / Formulation Chemistry

Cosmetic Science

Problem Solving

Market Research

Life Science Degree

Cosmetic Science Degree

Chemistry Degree

One of the market leading speciality chemical distributors to the personal care, pharmaceutical and chemicals industries is currently hiring for a junior R&D Chemist.

The successful applicant will most likely be a recent cosmetic science or chemistry graduate or certainly a life science graduate, and will be looking for their first or next role in industry.

Key responsibilities:

Using the company principal raw materials to develop on trend demonstration formulations
Explore synergistic benefits of principal raw materials
Develop bespoke formulations for their substantial client base, whilst answering technical questions and solving problems
Creating promotional and sales tools to promote services and materials hand in hand with the sales and marketing teams
Presenting to customers, both within technical meetings and during events and promotional shows
Occasional travel within the UK, Ireland and Europe
Attend UK and global conferences
Track industry trends and conduct market research

Skills, experience and qualifications:

Life science graduate, ideally within cosmetic science or chemistry
Good grasp of R&D / Formulation chemistry within personal care and cosmetic products
MUST have own vehicle due to elements of travel within the role

Note - the employer does hold a sponsorship licence and is open to providing sponsorship for the right candidate, who can demonstrate the right character and competency within cosmetic and personal care formulation / R&D.

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