Formulation Manager

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Title: Formulation Manager
Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £60,000 - £72,000 per annum
Term: Permanent

Benefits: flexible benefits platform - pick what suits you best Annual bonus, employee discounts, enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave, EAP and much more.

SRG is working with a leading manufacturer of personal care products, based in Nottinghamshire, who have a fantastic company culture. They are now looking for a Formulation Manager to lead product innovation within the suncare market. The role involves formulating new products and line extensions, wet chemistry testing, regulatory compliance on finished formulations, growth and management of a new team. This role would suit candidates with experience in formulating - spf skincare products within the personal care/ skincare industry.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 37.5 Hours a week 25 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays

Role / Description

Lead technical projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
Use a variety of wet chemistry techniques to Formulate and develop new and existing SPF products
Develop and launch new SPF and suncare products into the market while ensuring products meet the regulatory requirements
Act as the technical liaison between the marketing and PR teams to discuss the benefits of products
Grow, develop and manage a team of formulation technologistsRequirements

Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or closely related scientific discipline
Experience of formulation R&D within an FMCG environment
SPF, Suncare, photoprotection formulation and knowledge
Strong written and oral communication skills
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.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on (phone number removed).

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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.

Keywords: formulation, npd, new product development, wet chemistry, rheology, laboratory, lab, technical, project management, personal care, detergents, cleaning products, cosmetics, research and development, cosmetic science, spf, suncare, research and development, fmcg, R&D, cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, photoprotection

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