Formulation Chemist
- Employer
- CK Group
- Location
- Bedford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2024
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- Sector
- Formulation
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Details
CK Group are recruiting for a Formulation Chemist to join a well established, independently owned pharmaceutical company at their site in Bedford on a permanent basis.
The role
You will be responsible for rapid throughput of new cosmetic / cosmeceutical products, and the formulation development of topical pharmaceutical medicines and medical devices.
The role will involve cross functional collaboration with several departments to drive projects from concept to launch while ensuring the company’s quality, safety, and efficacy standards are met.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
Your background:
For more information, or to apply for the position, please contact Georgia Barnes on 01246 457734 or gbarnes@ckgroup.co.uk, quoting job ref 105407. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential for this role.
The role
You will be responsible for rapid throughput of new cosmetic / cosmeceutical products, and the formulation development of topical pharmaceutical medicines and medical devices.
The role will involve cross functional collaboration with several departments to drive projects from concept to launch while ensuring the company’s quality, safety, and efficacy standards are met.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
- Design, plan and development of robust formulations based on the project brief
- Fully and accurately document all research and development activities, managing multi-projects simultaneously.
- Work collaboratively within the team environment to find solutions to problems related to both supporting and troubleshooting existing and new product development.
- Participation in production-scale trials to ensure smooth transition of projects from development to commercial scale.
- Supporting clinical and pilot studies.
- Keep up to date with the latest industry trends and scientific advancements through research and attendance to trade shows and identify potential opportunities to help drive product improvements and innovation.
Your background:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in cosmetic or pharmaceutical sciences.
- Experience in formulation development of skincare or personal care, topical/ transdermal formulations, preferably in cosmetics or pharmaceutical industries.
- Strong knowledge of cosmetic/pharmaceutical ingredients and their interactions.
- Familiarity with cosmetic, medicinal, or medical device regulations.
- Demonstrate strong HPLC, GC and wet chemistry skills
- Passion for continuous learning and a growth mindset.
- Excellent report writing skills.
For more information, or to apply for the position, please contact Georgia Barnes on 01246 457734 or gbarnes@ckgroup.co.uk, quoting job ref 105407. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential for this role.
Company
Find the career you always dreamed of
We are the CK Group, the UK’s specialist in scientific, clinical and technical recruitment.
We have 4 brands:
- CK Science is the leading independent scientific recruitment consultancy.
- CK Clinical is an established leader in the clinical research and drug development sectors
- CK Technical specialises in jobs for Engineers and IT professionals
- CK QLS finds roles for high calibre professionals working in the science and technology sectors in Switzerland.
Over the last 28 years we have found jobs for thousands of high calibre scientists in the scientific, chemical, waste, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. By working with us to find your next job, you will get access to the best scientific vacancies in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.
We are proud to be working with 18 out of the world’s top 20 scientific organisations.
We can help you find your dream job.
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Company info
- Website
- http://www.ckscience.co.uk/
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1246 457700
- Location
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CK Group
Westwick House
The Bridge Business Centre
Beresford Way
Chesterfield
S41 9FG
GB
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