Formulation Scientist in Merseyside

Title: Formulation Lead

Location: Merseyside

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Attractive salary depending on experience with great benefits including 50% hybrid working

We are currently working with a global leader in industry investing heavily in the expansion of their R&D facility.

As the Formulation Lead in the Heated Consumables part of their R&D Team, the successful technologist will be responsible for developing next generation formulation and product technologies which are required for the company’s ambitious innovation programme and growth plans. They will be responsible for also managing small teams of technicians.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Identify and formulate novel product formulations to support innovation projects.
• Small scale synthesis of known materials.
• Utilise a range of analytical and testing methods for characterization and performance evaluation.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and other management task related to new product development/innovation.
• Develop strong relationships internally and externally partners and suppliers.
• Manage a small team of Formulation Technicians

The successful Formulation Expert will hold a BSc in Chemistry or equivalent along with industrial experience of working with heated consumables. Knowledge and experience of working across heated tobacco products will be required along with experience of lab scale synthesis, purification and reaction mechanisms.

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