Formulation Chemist

CK Group are recruiting for a Formulation Chemist, to join an analytical department within a leading large scale chemical company, at their site based in Norwich, on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary of £38,000 - £40,000pa.

This company provides world class contract manufacturing services to global leaders in the agrochemical, fine and speciality chemical sector.

Location:

The Analytical and Developmental Chemist role will be based at the company's site in Norwich. The role will be entirely on-site. 

Formulation Chemist Role:

Your main duties will be:

Using wet chemistry techniques to collect and measure compliance (against specifications) of raw materials, intermediates, effluent samples and manufactured products. Being the Site Technical Expert in method conception, development and validation for new formulation products. Carrying out New Product Development. Supporting formulations and packing management by responding to external enquiries. Preparing relevant documentation, preparing and testing lab-scale formulations for customers (both internal and external) - technical support. Developing and validating new analytical methods. Developing and conducting internal QC for formulations and packing activities. Acting as a QHSE guardian - safety and environmental regulations.

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

Essential:

5 years' experience in a Formulations and Development role. Significant laboratory experience. In-depth GC/HPLC experience. QC analysis. Formulation method development and validation - in-depth understanding. Computer literate, highly organised, self-motivated, flexible, detail-oriented. Team worker. Confident in training colleagues, and confident in liaising with customers.

Desirable:

Trained QMS auditor. Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry degree. Full, clean UK Driving Licence. ERP experience (eg. SAP systems). High level of Excel knowledge.