Role: Senior Development Chemist - Household

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Contract: Permanent / Full Time

Are you a creative chemist, looking to make your mark on future innovation?

Are you ready to take on a challenge, be your best and break boundaries?

Get ready to dive into the world of INEOS Hygienics, where innovation runs in our veins and achievements soar to new heights. Our mission? To disrupt category norms and create vibrant, game-changing products for homecare and laundry needs.

INEOS Hygienics is part of the INEOS Group, a global chemical company employing 25,000 people in 194 sites around the world. Our products go beyond functionality; they enhance your life. We protect your health, boost your mood, and ensure you perform at your best.

At INEOS we back humans to achieve everything they want to achieve and believe that success is powered by people, especially high achievers who put ambition into action.

If you're a determined Senior Development Chemist with industry experience, INEOS want you to join our dynamic team. We need your expertise to drive innovation and growth as we take on the market leaders.

As Senior Development Chemist, you'll be at the helm of household and laundry projects across Europe. You will drive current portfolio maintenance and lead the charge on innovation from concept to delivery, ensuring INEOS products maintain the highest efficacy and safety standards.

Projects will be delivered within set timelines and budgets because you don't just aim for excellence; you achieve it.

Your role will involve combining creativity with an eagle-eyed attention to detail. You will lead a small team of dedicated Scientists and Technicians, ensuring that NPD processes and methodologies remain strong. You will fortify the product portfolio, foster innovation, and keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of homecare and laundry.

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.

Personal data provided through this application process will be processed in accordance with GDPR legislation. Details of which can be accessed via our website at INEOSHygienics.com