Formulation Scientist

Posted 10 May by Reed Scientific
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£30,000 - £45,000 per annum, inc benefits
Norfolk , East Anglia
Permanent, full-time
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Formulation Chemist

  • Job Type: Full-time & permanent
  • Start: ASAP
  • Location: West Norfolk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Formulation Chemist, ideally with a background in inorganic fertiliser formulation or other sectors. We are looking for a skilled individual to join our R&D team and contribute to the development of new and existing products.

Day to Day of the role:

  • Formulate new fertilisers in line with NPD briefs from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Optimise existing formulas as part of EPD.
  • Conduct research on organic ingredients to align our product portfolio with market trends, focusing on organic fertilisers, bio stimulants, and bio pesticides.
  • Source and evaluate innovative raw materials such as wetters, dispersants, antifoams, suspension agents, and other adjuvants.
  • Approve alternative suppliers for existing raw materials.
  • Perform stability and accelerated ageing tests to meet shelf-life and transport stability commitments.

Specific duties:

  • Author MSDS documents, with training provided if necessary.
  • Translate information from MSDSs to CLP guidance documents for legal export labelling.
  • Approve product artwork, ensuring compliance with CLP and nutrient analysis details.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in product development from concept to launch.
  • Experience in an ISO accredited environment or equivalent management systems such as GLP/GMP.
  • Familiarity with EU Fertilising Product Regulations 2019 (FPR) is desirable.
  • Inorganic fertilisers formulation experience (dry, solution and suspension grades) or formulation experience in other sectors (personal care, homecare, coatings etc)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including MS Office 365 & MS Navision Dynamics.
  • Experience with LIMS or similar databases.
  • MSDS authorship experience is desirable.
  • Strong planning, coordination, and organisational skills.

Benefits:

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Contributory healthcare scheme
  • Daily lunch provision scheme
  • Opportunities for global career development

Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of additional hours to meet business needs.

Please note, that a VISA sponsorship is not offered for this position.

To apply for the Formulation Chemist position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.

Application questions

Do you require a VISA sponsorship now or in the future?
Do you have experience in product development for market from concept to launch?
Do you have a formulation experience in inorganic fertilisers, FMCG, paints or similar?
Do you have experience in an ISO accredited environment or GLP/GMP?
Do you have experience of using LIMS or similar database?

Reference: 52604450

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