Internal Title: Senior Development Chemist
Location: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham (Site-based)
- Following huge success across our core sanitiser and handwash range (currently 2nd largest sanitiser brand in the UK) and the launch of our brand new household range of products we are looking to strengthen the R&D Team with a Senior Development Chemist with experience in developing formulations of Household products.
The Role of the Senior Development Chemist is to take operational ownership of household and laundry projects run at a European level. taking a hands on-approach to formulation development whilst leading a small team of Scientists and Technicians to ensure project deliverables are met on-time and on-budget.
If successfully appointed you will be responsible for the formulation of new and existing products for the Home Care portfolio ensuring NPD and EPD SKU's are formulated and tested to correct specifications, creating analytical methods, up scaling and processing improvements.
Accountabilities
- Generate and execute project documentation and briefs to deliver the agreed pipeline with value for the business and consider the consumer insights.
- Plan and develop formulas and other laboratory activities, supporting investigations and upscaling activities in the factory. The role covers technical transfer of projects into production– supporting scale up and eventual production and also requires analysis of process data to maintain and report Key Processes.
- Manage and report progress of key development projects for the segment working cross functionally. Flag issues when they arise, ensuring transparency, candour, and a solution mindset.
- Ensure compliance in regulations, legislation and with all company regulatory, and health and safety procedures and guidelines.
- Role model INEOS leadership expectations and foster capability to constantly evaluate processes to optimise productivity and quality amongst the team.
- Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and latest developments across the Home Care Industry. To lead technical contribution of Strengths, Opportunities, Threats, and Weakness for building strategic plans for NPD.
Knowledge & Qualifications:
- BSc in scientific field and proven experience formulating Household products.
Behavioural Skills:
- Thrives in a fast paced environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Self-starter & proactive problem solver
- Strong communicator who is able to influence key stakeholders internally & externally
Technical/Professional Experience:
- 3+ Years experience of developing formulations for Household Products (Desirable)
- 3+ Years experience of developing formulations for Household, Personal Care or similar product ranges for large scale manufacturing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent commercial awareness in the context of technically focussed organisations.
- Experience working with external suppliers and distributors.
- Experience analysing process data to maintain and report Key Process measures.
This vacancy is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship or Relocation assistance. To be appointed to this role you must be able to demonstrate Right to Work in the UK at the point of hiring, on either a temporary or permanent basis.
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