Development Scientist

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This is a permanent full time position, working a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. 

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and innovative Scientist. This is a new and exciting opportunity based at our client’s facility, a world class company that develops and produces consumer products based in Liverpool. We have an opportunity for a scientist supporting product development in the Personal care and Home care products service area weighted towards deodorant products.

The purpose of this job is to support the development of new product formulations through the use of high throughput automated systems and assist with the evaluation of the performance across different platforms utilizing in line and off line detectors.

In addition, the candidate will also have strong logistic and technical skills as well as report writing, problem solving skills.  It is expected the ideal candidate will work in a flexible manner exhibiting high energy, self-motivation and resourcefulness. Additionally, will be able to think logically and have the ability to effectively collaborate with and communicate scientific ideas readily

• Organisation, Scheduling and Planning of Routine requests from multiple client facilities to be progressed in the client facility, utilizing various automated platforms.

• Manage Logistics, COSHH, Safety for routine requests from different client areas ensuring sample integrity, project timelines and demands are met.

• Run and Report any routine requests on automated equipment (including Statistics).

• Conduct associated in-line / off-line product quality assessment of personal care products utilising SAXS and Force plate techniques.

• Additional support of manual activities to assess product quality.

• Maintain clear, concise and effective communication with the Key client Contacts and designees throughout the period of service.

• Co-ordinate activities with the wider Eurofins group collaborating as required.

• Maintain operational effectiveness of automated equipment and monitor / report intervention detail and frequency.

• Ensure all pre-calibration of equipment is conducted.

• Escalate issues in a timely manner to ensure prompt resolution so as to maintain project schedule adherence.

• Report and document any issues or non-conformances to the relevant client contact.

• Assist in the preparation and review and revision of area documentation e.g. SOP's, Reports, Protocols.

• Proficient in the training of other personnel where necessary and establishing foundational skills in mentorship.

• Ensure training compliance within assigned work area.