Formulation Chemist

Formulation Chemist

Location: Denby, Derbyshire

Function:R&D

Internal Job Title: Sr. Associate, Chemistry

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working: onsite 4 days + 1 day remotely
• 25 days annual leave
• Free Optical vouchers & hearing test vouchers
• Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance based on 4 x your salary  
• Discounted products at our staff shop
• Access to employee assistance programmes
• Subsidized on-site canteen 
• “Save a Space” £200 monthly prize draw. A ticket for the draw for everyday that you travel to work and don’t use a parking space or car share!
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area  
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points at our Denby site (Powered by our own generated renewable electricity!)
• And so much more!

About the Formulation Chemist role:

The successful candidate will contribute to the technical development of new formulations for products in support of SC Johnson Professional. You will develop new products, line extensions, and assist with technology advancements which result in consumer preferred benefits. 

The key responsibilities of our Formulation Chemist will include:

• Execute assignments within large projects or a full scope of activities for small projects
• Develop formulations to meet internal ingredient standards and industry best practices for safety, scientific significance, accuracy, and recordkeeping
• Formulate new products, product changes, assist in leading technology advancements, and competitive assessments which result in new consumer benefits, reduced cost or improved environmental impact of the products
• Collaborate with multifunctional core teams to successfully identify, develop, and launch new products in an accelerated manner

Experience you’ll bring as our Formulation Chemist:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or relevant subject
• Possess an understanding of regulatory processes
• Knowledge of the product development process

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Highly proactive and results-oriented approach
• Strong written and oral communication skills,
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely to multiple levels within the business 

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability – that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization.

You need to be eligible to work in the United Kingdom