Formulation & Regulatory Chemist

Title: Regulatory and formulation chemist Location: Cheshire Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE Type: Permanent Benefits: career progression and development, pension, 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.

SRG are proud to be exclusively partnered with an innovative and ambitious start-up based in Cheshire who go the extra mile to deliver scientific innovation. This company is known for creating cutting-edge skincare and tropical health products for global markets, they are now seeking a Formulation & Regulatory Chemist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for formulating and developing products, conducting regulatory research across international markets, and preparing documentation such as dossiers, PIFs, and SDS forms for product registrations. You will also carry out analytical, physiochemical, and performance testing to ensure product quality and compliance. This opportunity is ideal for someone with 1+ years' experience in formulating and developing skincare or personal care products who is eager and motivated to make an impact.

Working Hours: Monday -Friday 8am-5pm, 37.5 hours a week. 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, work from home flexibility once trained.

Role / Description

Formulate and develop cutting edge skincare and tropical health products Conduct analytical and physiochemical testing, including method development and validation on skincare spplication products Ensuring products adhere to the relevant regulations and complete technical dossiers, PIF's, SDS sheets and product registrations across global markets Adapt and modify formulations to ensure products remain competitive in the market Work and collaborate with internal teams as well as external consultancy's and test houses Verify and substantiate product claims through evidence-based testing and documentation, ensuring all claims meet regulatory standards Write detailed technical documents and portfolios to present to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry or related discipline. Proven industrial experience formulating creams, lotions, or topical or pesticide personal care products. Ability to work independently in a start-up environment - adaptable, proactive, and solution-focused. Full right to work in the UK there is no sponsorship available for this role. 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.

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Keywords: formulation, method development, method validation, regulations, regulatory compliance, PH, stability, viscosity, density, analytical chemistry, chemist, chemistry, skincare, consumer goods, personal care, SDS, PIF's, dossiers, product registration, HPLC, physiochemical testing, performance testing, claim substantiation, wet chemistry, bench chemistry, tropical skincare,

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