Innovations Formulations Chemist: Scale-Up & R&D
Job Description
A specialist consumer formulations business is expanding its innovation capability and is recruiting an R&D Chemist to play a hands on role in developing next generation products. This position suits a technically strong chemist who enjoys practical laboratory work, structured experimentation, and translating formulations from concept through to commercial production.
You will hold a BSc in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline and bring 2-5 years of formulation experience within consumer products. Strong capability in troubleshooting, optimisation, and scale up of complex formulation systems is essential, together with disciplined project management and clear technical reporting.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a focused R&D environment where practical expertise and scientific rigour directly influence product performance and commercial success.
Key responsibilities- Designing and refining innovative consumer formulations from lab concept to production scale
- Evaluating new raw materials and technologies for performance, safety, sustainability, and compliance
- Conducting batch trials, stability testing, and packaging compatibility assessments
- Ensuring formulations meet quality and regulatory standards
- Maintaining precise formulation records and technical documentation
- Collaborating with Regulatory, QA, QC, and Manufacturing teams to support product launch
- Preparing technical reports and product performance summaries
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