Development Chemist - Irvine, United Kingdom - Annick Resourcing Limited

Description

Based in North Ayrshire, Our client is a market leading manufacturer of a wide range of products within the FMCG sector.

They supply to a number of prestigious customers globally and are going through a steady period of growth and development. Due to ongoing investment in engineering and people, they now have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join their team in this newly created role.

As a member of the Technical NPD team, this role is responsible for managing the product formulation & product performance from conception through to product launch in the market.

The role is also responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the process – from the initial lab work, through the claims support, key sign off stages and manufacturing scale up, are delivered on time and on cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the existing portfolio of products and the development of a portfolio of new formulations and products that are cost effective, delivered on time and are compliant to the applicable regulatory and statutory laws and legislation for the country of use.
• Manage the development process from lab through to scale up and delivery onto the plant for your projects - working with other key operational team members from Lab, Process, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, QA, SHE.
• Co-ordinate the project feasibility assessment process and provide relevant information quickly to Product Managers to enable prompt progression of tenders and quotes to customers.
• Help to oversee projects at key sign-off stages as required for artwork, specifications, stability to ensure tasks are completed as per project timelines and products are launched on time and to customer requirements.
• Continually review technological advances and innovations (Lab equipment, Raw materials, testing techniques) to retain a competitive edge.
• Carry out routine laboratory and pilot scale processes using a range of equipment to prepare product samples as required.
• Take part in continuous improvement initiatives within the company to ensure that there is rationalisation of raw materials and packaging.
• Help to support and develop the technical capabilities and skills required of product development teams to support evolving business needs

Experience and Qualifications:

• A Degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science graduate
• More than 3 years experience in Formulation Development
• Project management and commercial skills are essential.
• A wide base of formulatory experience and regulatory knowledge would be an advantage.
• Prior knowledge and experience working to GMP in a similar working environment

Person Specification:

• Dynamic, flexible, highly organized and motivated
• Solves problems through resourcefulness, creativity and initiative
• Collaborates as a strong team player but can also work through a complex task alone
• Knows how to manage their time and projects
• Due to high volume fast paced nature of the business, you must be able to cope with a high volume workload, as well as being solution focused when faced with any problems