Senior Development Chemist – Beauty & Personal Care
Location:
Somerset
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 (based on experience)
Do you have a passion for creating innovative beauty products?
We're recruiting on behalf of a brilliant beauty business based in the
Somerset
– and they're on the lookout for a
Senior Development Chemist
to lead formulation projects and play a central role in bringing cutting-edge beauty products from
concept to commercial launch
.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Leading formulation development across skincare, body care and beauty products
* Guiding and mentoring junior chemists
* Overseeing lab-based product testing and stability trials
* Collaborating closely with NPD, Marketing, and Supply Chain to bring products to life
* Ensuring regulatory compliance and documentation is spot on
* Playing a pivotal role in scaling up from lab to manufacturing
What We're Looking For:
* A
hands-on chemist
with strong formulation experience in the
Beauty, Cosmetics or Personal Care
industry
* Someone who loves the lab and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
* Experience leading projects and mentoring junior team members
* Up-to-date knowledge of cosmetic regulations, raw materials, and manufacturing processes
* A curious, solutions-focused mindset with great attention to detail
Why This Role?
This isn't just another lab role. You'll be joining a close-knit team where your ideas and innovations matter. With a growing product pipeline and a collaborative company culture, this is a perfect opportunity to make your mark in the industry.