Description
Title: Formulation Technologist
Location: Somerset
Status: Permanent
Reference No: 225642
Key areas & Responsibilities and Tasks
Product Development
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Develop new, stable, safe and reproducible formulations to meet customer requirements and intended markets within agreed timelines and target costs.
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Reformulate existing formulations to meet customer requirements/performance and intended markets within agreed timelines and target costs.
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To lead investigations into "problematic" formulations or customer complaints. Document and feedback to customer the conclusions and ways forward.
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To offer technical/formulation expertise to customers and/or internal departments.
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Communicate with raw materials suppliers to drive innovation and understand latest developments in technologies and trends.
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To keep accurate records of all laboratory work carried out.
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To generate and maintain all required paperwork for product information files (PIF) and cosmetic product safety reports (CPSR)
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Liaise with customer, internal departments and suppliers to ensure the efficient progression of products through their development stages to the required timelines.
Laboratory environment
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Ensure that all equipment is working safely, within its required parameters and is left clean and operational.
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Carries out daily checks, calibrations and records results.
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Ensures that laboratory surfaces and floors are keep clear, clean and free from any spillages.
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Ensures that health and safety practices are maintained and correct PPE is worn in appropriate areas of the business.
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Other Key competences
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SCS Diploma, Scientific Degree or other industry specific qualification.
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Minimum 3 years laboratory experience in Cosmetics/toiletries and skincare.
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Good knowledge of industry, preferably through related work experience or diploma in cosmetic science.
