Formulation Scientist/Technologist
- Added on:
- 01 Feb 2018
- Contract type:
- Permanent
- Reference:
- 1711-5
- Location:
- Kent
- Base Salary:
- 35000
Description
A Well Established and Highly Successful, Global Supplier of Specialist Products and Services, is Seeking to Appoint a Formulation Scientist/Technologist to Join the Formulation Team at their Facilities Near Maidstone
ROLE
- Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Formulation Scientist/Technologist will take Responsibility for Specific Formulation Assignments
- Deliver Cost Effective Finished Product, Consistent with Customer Requirements and Expectations
- Evaluate and Implement Innovative Solutions to Satisfy Customer Requirements
- Provide Technical Support to Colleagues and Customers re Existing and New Projects
- Build Expertise on Functional Ingredients and Formulation Technologies, Ensuring Knowledge is Current and Disseminated within the Formulation Team
- Support Raw Material Sourcing, Evaluation and Approval Programmes
- Direct Customer Interface in Collaboration with Commercial Colleagues
REQUIRED
- Appropriate Science/Food Technology Qualifications
- Experience of Nutraceutical or Food Sectors
- Formulation Expertise, Specifically Dietary Supplements and/or Food Additives
- Knowledge of Nutritional Benefits of Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids etc and the Impact of Excipients
- Knowledge of Appropriate Legislation is Advantageous
- Innovative and Creative Approach to Problem Solving
- Organised and Methodical, with the Ability to Multi-Task, Prioritise and Deliver On-Time
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- IT literate with Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications