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Recent Chemistry or Biochemistry graduates who are looking to kick-start their career in a leading personal care manufacturer are encouraged to apply.
Title: Graduate Chemist / Formulation Chemist
Location: Kent
Salary: £25,000 - £38,000 DOE
Term: Permanent
Benefits: Extensive benefits package & ongoing training and development, career progression
SRG is working with a leading Cosmetic Formulation Consultancy, based in Kent. Due to company growth, they are now looking for a Graduate Chemist/Formulation Chemist to join the team. They are deeply committed to their values, company culture and their people and they invest heavily in their team, offering robust training and development opportunities to support long-term growth and success. This role would suit recent chemistry / biochemistry graduates who have an interest in the science behind the personal care / skincare industry as well as experienced chemists with 4+ years' experience formulating leading products.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40hours a week, 33days holiday
Role / Description
Formulating and developing bespoke skincare and personal care products
Completing the relevant research on ingredients and products
Managing customer relationships
Meeting with customers in person and virtually
Creating the product batches in the lab
Keeping up to date with the latest trends in the industry
Keeping up to date data files such as COSHH, SDS, PIF's - recording results and sharing findingsRequirements
Recently graduated with a 1:1 or 2:1 in Chemistry OR Biochemistry
Strong written and oral communication skills
Full right to work in the UK, there is no sponsorship available for this role
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Keywords: formulation, NPD, new product development, wet chemistry, laboratory, lab, technical, project management, personal care, cosmetics, skincare, research and development, cosmetic science, SPF, suncare, research and development, FMCG, R&D, Cosmetic Science, cosmeceutical, hair care, lab technician, cosmetic chemist, new product innovation, NPI, innovation.
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