Formulation Scientist (Hair Category) - 2193
17 Days Old
The position is based at our client's scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months (Maternity cover), requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £37,665 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
The specific tasks associated with the role are summarised below:
- Lead the technical elements of Hair Category Innovation Projects, specifically in the development and formulation of new products and in the re-development of existing products to meet regulatory requirements or for 5S cost savings initiatives.
- Coordinate 5S work plans for the EU with R&D brand custodians, Factories & Procurement.
- Design, plan and execute own work plans, including necessary lab work, ensuring compliance with COSHH, GLP and SOP requirements.
- Prepare and characterise products, including measuring rheological properties, physical/sensory evaluations and storage stability tests etc.
- Data analysis & communication: statistical analysis of data and clear communication of results and recommendations, via presentations and formal written reports.
- Formulation data entry on SAP PLM for formulations, INCI lists and other technical information.
- Use of digital IT systems to enable local R&D, regulatory and safety teams to process formulations.
- Delivery of technical aspects of innovation projects on time, in full. Accelerating projects where business requires with smart risk taking
- Ensuring specifications and technical action standards / product performance standards are delivered
- Project and technical risk management.
- Effective collaboration within cross-functional teams. Including Brand teams & Procurement (5S projects).
- Develop technical mastery of hair care formulations; technologies, hair science and measurement understanding.
- Establish networks with relevant external collaborators, e.g. suppliers, industry associations or equivalent, to understand information on product/consumer trend.
- Use understanding of formulation technologies to contribute ideas for new product activations with marketing and trade.
- Minimum of a degree (or equivalent) in a Science or Engineering discipline
- Experience working in a laboratory
- Previous experience in R&D preferably with project management experience and/or product development experience.
- Great people skills; building and maintaining relationships. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a wider cross-functional team.
- Proactive problem solver with analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to interpret data
- Good knowledge of data management and analysis tools
- Good communication skills and ability to influence
- Passionate about brands and their consumers & a creative thinker
- Free onsite parking
- Staff shop discounted products
- Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
- Free parking onsite
- 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
- 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes drive from Chester
- Disabled parking
- In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
- There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
- The sites have three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
- In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.
- Location:
- Wirral, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Other
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