Senior Formulation Chemist
2 days ago
Canvey Island
Key responsibilities: • Lead and execute new product development projects according to company timelines and specifications, • Prepare formulation breakdowns, material safety data sheets (MSDS), product specifications, and relevant documentation, • Participate in the creation and maintenance of Product Information Files (PIF), • Ensure all new products comply with relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards, • Propose and evaluate potential product claims based on efficacy and compliance, • Prepare cost calculations for new products, including raw materials and production, • Conduct internal stability testing to ensure product quality over shelf life, • Arrange external testing for NPD purposes, including regulatory and consumer testing, • Review and perform artwork checks during the development phase, • Support scale-up from prototype to mass production, troubleshooting manufacturing or design issues Qualifications and skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, • Proven experience in new product development, formulation, or a similar role ( at least 5 years), • Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., EU Cosmetics Regulations, BPR...), • Experience with product documentation, including MSDS, PIF, specifications, and stability reports, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, • Excellent attention to detail and quality-oriented mindset, • Creative and innovative thinking for product ideation and improvement, • Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing or scale-up challenges