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Junior R&D Chemist - Personal care

Recent Chemistry or Cosmetic science graduates who are looking to kick-start their career in a leading personal care manufacturer are encouraged to apply.

Title: Graduate Chemist
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £28,000-£32,000 DOE
Term: Permanent

Benefits: enhanced training and development opportunities, private health care, volunteer days, flexible start and finish hours.

SRG is exclusively partnered with a leading manufacturer of personal care products, based in Hampshire. Due to company growth and internal promotions, they are now looking for two (2) Graduate Chemists to join the team. This company has a supportive and collaborative culture, and pride themselves on internal development with some of their current Senior Development Chemists having started in the business as graduate Lab Technicians! This role would suit recent chemistry / cosmetic science graduates who have a deep interest in the personal care / skincare industry.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40hours a week, 33 days holiday

Role / Description

Formulating and developing skincare, cosmeceutical, and hair care products
Managing customer relationships
Meeting with customers in person and virtually
Creating the initial product batches in the lab
Keeping up to date with the latest trends in the industry
Taking part in social media campaigns, testing and talking about products
Keeping up to date data files - recording results and sharing findingsRequirements

Degree in Chemistry OR Cosmetic Science
Recent lab experience - either from university or industrial setting
Strong written and oral communication skills
Full right to work in the UK - there is no sponsorship available for this roleSRG 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.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on (phone number removed).

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

Keywords: formulation, NPD, new product development, wet chemistry, laboratory, lab, technical, project management, personal care, cosmetics, skincare, research and development, cosmetic science, SPF, suncare, research and development, FMCG, R&D, Cosmetic Science, cosmeceutical, hair care, lab technician, cosmetic chemist, new product innovation, NPI, innovation.

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