Development Chemist - Cheshire, UK - Personal Care

A long-established and forward-thinking manufacturer within the personal care, pet care, and home fragrance industries is seeking a skilled Formulation Chemist. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is excited by innovation and enjoys creating high-quality, compliant, and sustainable formulations across an extensive product portfolio.

What we're looking for:

• A degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in formulation within the personal care, fragrance, or related sectors.

• Strong awareness of cosmetic regulations, safety standards, and compliance processes.

• Confident problem-solving abilities and strong project management skills, with experience taking products from initial concept through to launch.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and formulating personal care items such as shampoos, body washes, lotions, creams, body sprays, as well as pet grooming products and home fragrance ranges including diffusers and room sprays.

• Carrying out stability, compatibility, and performance testing to confirm product safety and effectiveness.

• Working closely with marketing, production, and regulatory teams to ensure formulations meet commercial and compliance objectives.

• Identifying, sourcing, and assessing new raw materials and fragrance ingredients while ensuring they meet quality and sustainability standards.

• Maintaining clear and accurate formulation data, technical files, and documentation for regulatory purposes.

• Ensuring all formulations comply with relevant UK/EU cosmetic legislation.

• Supporting scale-up work and production trials, ensuring seamless progression from laboratory development to manufacturing.

• Keeping up to date with market developments, new technologies, and ingredient trends to support continuous improvement and innovation.

What's on offer:

• A 4-day working week for an enhanced work-life balance.

• Ongoing training opportunities and clear paths for professional development.

• Supportive, friendly working environment.

• Private healthcare.

• Performance-based bonus scheme.

If you're interested in contributing your expertise to a dynamic and creative team, please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying.