Senior Development Chemist
| Posting date: | 07 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,000.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2024 |
| Location: | County Durham, DL5 6EA |
| Company: | SRG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH147095_1720359429 |
Summary
Senior Development Chemist required, based in County Durham. Must be degree-qualified in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science, with proven experience of leading product development projects in personal care products, household care products, paints or coatings or similar products.
Senior Development Chemist
Tyne & Wear
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Permanent
SRG are working with a global business in County Durham who are specialists in developing a range of household care products. They are now looking to hire a Senior Development Chemist to join their Technical Team, who will lead support in the development of both new and existing formulations, support in scale-up activity, testing formulations according to specifications and support in process improvement. This exciting opportunity will suit candidates who are experienced in leading product development projects in surfactant-based products such as household products, personal care, paints and coatings.
Role / Description
- Leading new development projects to produce innovative formulations to suit customer and in-house briefs
- Driving continuous improvement for existing product formulations, adapting to changes in regulation, raw materials or customer needs
- Plan and organise laboratory activities, support investigations and upscaling activities
- Support Quality Control (QC) as and when required
- Ensure compliance in regulations, legislation and with regulatory, and health and safety procedures and guidelines.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry (or similar)
- Proven industrial experience of developing/formulating personal care products, household care products, paints or coatings or similar products
- Have experience of senior responsibilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 526 1898. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.
SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.
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