Job description
Graduate Chemist
Graduate chemists are needed in London. These chemists will be joining an existing R&D Team for development and supply of premium beauty and cosmetic products to highly respected brands and retailers in Bath. These chemists will be on a full-time permanent role based at the west site in London.
The role will involve:
- Assisting the Chemists/Technical Managers in the day to day running of the laboratory.
- Formulating and making formulations and preparing samples for customer evaluation, product stability and compatibility testing.
- Keep up to date with raw material launches and attend supplier meetings regularly.
- Organise and monitor all the required testing including stability sign off.
- Maintain accurate records relating to the development and production of safe and legal cosmetics and personal care formulations.
- Preparing bulks for user trial, clinical efficiency testing, safety testing and any other appropriate purposes.
- Work closely with the Process Chemist and Process department to ensure products are scaled up successfully.
- Organise and oversee pilot batches and relevant factory trials, record and monitor all associated.
- Perform and maintain the COSHH system for raw material safety evaluation.
- Oversee pilot batch and first production, with support of Chemist/Technical Manager if required.
- Demonstrate effectiveness as a member of the Technical Team through consistent professional conduct and role model behaviour.
- In-house market knowledge & trends
- End-to-end service from idea generation through to manufacturing and launch
- Technical, commercial and production expertise
- Outstanding customer service
To apply for this position, you will need to have:
- Top level Cosmetic Science graduate, looking to start work immediately
- Must have undertaken internship, a placement year or have experience in Labs
- Strong interest in Cosmetic Science and working in a Laboratory Environment
- Knowledge and understanding of formulation development, project management and product scale up
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Excellent progression opportunities
To Apply: Submit your CV via Indeed
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- What experience do you have with cosmetic formulation?
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)