Senior Development Chemist

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About Potter & Moore Innovations

Potter & Moore Innovations is a leading manufacturer of fragrances, cosmetics and personal care products, partnering with global brands and retailers to bring innovative products to market.

Our Research & Development team plays a key role in transforming ideas into commercially successful products, combining technical expertise, creativity and customer focus to deliver formulations that meet quality, regulatory and commercial requirements. We're now looking for a Senior Development Chemist to join the team and help drive the next phase of our product innovation journey.

The Role

As a Senior Development Chemist, you will be responsible for developing innovative cosmetic and personal care formulations from concept through to launch. Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, you'll lead development projects through the NPD process, ensuring products are delivered on time, meet technical requirements and are commercially viable.

This is a senior technical role with the opportunity to influence formulation strategy, support customer relationships and mentor junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop safe, effective and commercially viable cosmetic and personal care formulations.
• Manage development projects from initial concept through to commercial production.
• Work closely with customers and Business Development teams to respond to briefs and technical queries.
• Generate prototypes and new product concepts to support business growth.
• Support product scale-up activities and provide technical expertise during manufacture.
• Review formulation, stability and technical testing data to support product approvals.
• Troubleshoot formulation, production and quality issues, identifying practical solutions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Process and Production teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain a strong understanding of cosmetic regulations and market requirements.
• Support and mentor Development Chemists and Graduates within the team. Deputise for the Head of R&D when required.

What We're Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum three years' experience developing cosmetic or personal care formulations.
• Experience working across categories such as skincare, body care and haircare.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to take formulations from concept through to market launch.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage directly with customers.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach. [Senior Dev...t Chemist | PDF]

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative products for leading beauty, fragrance and personal care brands.
• Be part of a collaborative and technically driven R&D function.
• Opportunity to influence product innovation from concept to launch.
• Exposure to customers, suppliers and cross-functional project teams.
• Support the development of future scientific talent within the business.
• Join a growing organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced formulation scientist looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in developing exciting new products, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Potter & Moore Innovations and help shape the future of beauty and personal care.