Junior Chemist

We are a Beauty, Skincare & Cosmetics Manufacturer with a proven track record of supplying top-tier private label and branded products to leading retailers.

We are very proud to say we are B Corp Certified and part of the Matrix Group.

We're now looking for a Junior Chemist to collaborate with the Product development team to scale up new formulas from laboratory to production scale, ensuring successful translation of concepts into commercially viable products.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development activities to enhance existing products or create new formulas, leveraging your expertise in chemistry and knowledge of industry trends and consumer demands.
• Perform comprehensive process analysis, identifying areas for improvement, troubleshooting issues, and preform corrective actions to meet production goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Procurement and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of process improvements and quality control measures.
• To conduct thorough chemical analysis and testing of raw materials, intermediate products and finished goods to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and suppliers to evaluate and optimize the performance of raw materials and chemicals used in production.
• To maintain quality control protocols, perform stability testing and troubleshoot any issues related to product quality and stability.
• To manage batch manufacturing record (BMR) for formulations and maintain accurate records of samples, process parameters and results.
• To maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments, test results and formulations. Prepare and update product specifications, safety data sheets and regulatory documentation.
• To work closely with other departments such as operations and QA to trouble issues and support continuous improvement efforts

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Cosmetic science or a related field
• Experience as a Cosmetic Chemist, specifically within the personal care, hair care, or skincare industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, raw materials and regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience in scaling up laboratory formulas to production scale
• Comprehensive knowledge of chemical reactions and formulation techniques relevant to personal care, hair care, and skincare products
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards governing the manufacturing of personal care products, and GMP guidelines
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse complex data sets and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data recording and analysis

Matrix Labs is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Office is in Brentwood, Essex. Nearest station is Shenfield