Formulation Research Scientist

Formulation Research Scientist

Work Level: WL1B3

Port Sunlight R&D

The role of the Science & Technology team is to deliver breakthrough technologies and differentiated innovations to meet the needs and preferences of our consumers around the world. Within the Beauty & Wellbeing divisions, we are building new, world-class capability to help us develop innovations that out-perform the competition and build equity for our leading brands.

An opportunity has arisen for a degree/MSc qualified formulation technologist to join the Science & Technology Physical and Chemical Sciences team at Port Sunlight and the Materials Innovation Factory (Liverpool), to contribute to the on-going development and optimisation of product formulations for Beauty & Wellbeing. The role involves working in multi-disciplinary product development teams where everyone contributes to achieving a common goal. It is ideally suited to an energetic, self-motivated, independent, and resourceful research scientist with excellent people skills and a desire to further develop their scientific skills.

Reporting into a Physical and Chemical Sciences Manager, the job-holder will use their technical expertise to prepare and characterise new product formulations. They will measure and optimise product performance using category specific techniques, and also develop new methods to characterise products, working with robotics/automation experts when required. The job-holder will capture high quality data via data capture tools to provide new product insights.
Key skill areas are in formulation, colloid science, and physical characterisation of microstructures. The successful candidate will also be expected to have proficiency in data handling and statistics.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• BSc/MSc degree in physical chemistry, colloid science, materials science or equivalent research background.
• Good practical skills and ability to translate experimental insights into product opportunities.
• Experience of working in an industrial or academic lab environment, including preparing and maintaining safety documentation is desirable.
• Knowledge of formulation and processing of products and characterisation of their microstructure is desirable.
• Digital proficiency and data analysis skills, including experimental design (DoE), data manipulation, interpretation, and reporting. Programming skills (e.g., Python) are desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

NOTES

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What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. 

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