Graduate Chemist

Company
SRG
Location
Helsby
Salary
£25,000 - £28,000 per annum

Full Job Description

Title: Graduate Chemist
Location: West Cheshire
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 DOE
Type: Permanent
Benefits: Flexible working hours, matched pension contributions up to 5%, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays,
SRG is exclusively partnered with a leading global developer of antimicrobial and hygiene cleaning chemicals, based in West Cheshire who are looking for an entry level chemist to join the team to support the Senior chemist. You'll be joining a busy, collaborative office with a diverse team with a strong learning culture where you will be able to grow your career in industry. This is a varied and hands-on role in the lab where you will get the opportunity to support with routine and non-routine testing, formulation, product development, regulatory compliance, R&D and QC Testing. This role would suit recent chemistry OR cosmetic science graduates who are eager and motivated to kick start their career in industry.
Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Chemist with physiochemical tests such as pH, viscosity, density, color, and odor assessments.
  • Perform wet chemistry techniques including titrations, extractions, and gravimetric analyses.
  • Support with physical chemistry investigations, including stability studies and compatibility testing.
  • Assist in the development and optimisation of chemical formulations under the guidance of senior chemists.
  • Assist in the preparation and adjustment of formulations for new and existing products.
  • Perform ad hoc QC testing to support production and resolve quality issues.
  • Ensure compliance with chemical regulations such as BPR, SDS, CLP, REACH,
  • Support the team with regulatory documentation and product registrations across the UK, Ireland and Europe markets

Requirements

  • Recent Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, chemistry, formulation chemistry or related Scientific discipline.
  • Industrial placement or some experience in industry (preferred)
  • Full right to work in the UK, there is no sponsorship available in this role

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on .

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: formulation, method development, method validation, regulations, regulatory compliance, PH, stability, viscosity, density, analytical chemistry, chemist, chemistry, consumer goods, SDS, PIF's, dossiers, product registration, physiochemical testing, performance testing, claim substantiation, wet chemistry, bench chemistry, Household, Industrial, and Institutional chemicals, HI&I, detergents, laundry, hygiene, cleaning, chemicals, surfactants

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location
Helsby
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
6th January 2026
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