Synthetic Chemist

2 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Woodstock Recruitment Ltd Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Synthetic Chemist to join our team at Woodstock Recruitment Ltd.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in formulation development and a passion for innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of product briefs from concept to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop formulations for applications in key categories
  • Liaise with development, supply chain & quality personnel to scale up / hand over to manufacturing.
  • Work within multifunctional teams to ensure products are launched on time, meeting targets of cost & quality.
  • Develop methods to test and validate performance attributes. Write technical reports & claims support documentation.
  • Liaise with Marketing & Sales personnel to complete design briefs and translate product claims into performance attributes.
  • Maintain awareness of new technology in the marketplace and identify opportunities to apply to new products developments.

Product Maintenance (Value Added/Value Engineering Projects, Quality & Regulatory)

  • Liaise with Procurement & SC personnel to help support cost down initiatives
  • Remain up to date with developments in areas of legislation & HSE and ensure assigned development programs conform.
  • Proactively seek to reduce costs of products, components & processes.

Skills, Experience, Character and Qualifications:

  • Friendly, collaborative and self-motivated character
  • Degree level qualification in Chemistry or closely related subject
  • Minimum of 1 - 2 years experience in a formulated products manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG
  • Ideally experience within the homecare, personal care, surfactant, paints or coatings industries

Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum



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