Formulation Chemists

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

Location: Denby, Derbyshire

Function:  R&D

Internal Job Title: Sr. Associate, Chemistry

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working: onsite 4 days + 1 day remotely
• 25 days annual leave
• Free Optical vouchers & hearing test vouchers
• Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance based on 4 x your salary  
• Discounted products at our staff shop
• Access to employee assistance programmes
• Subsidized on-site canteen 
• “Save a Space” £200 monthly prize draw. A ticket for the draw for everyday that you travel to work and don’t use a parking space or car share!
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area  
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points at our Denby site (Powered by our own generated renewable electricity!)
• And so much more!

Relevant Experience in Developing Liquid Surface or Personal Care Products

About the Role:

The successful candidate will contribute to the technical development of new formulations for products in support of SC Johnson Professional. You will develop new products, line extensions, and assist with technology advancements which result in consumer preferred benefits. 

Responsibilities:

• Execute assignments within large projects or a full scope of activities for small projects
• Develop formulations to meet internal ingredient standards and industry best practices for safety, scientific significance, accuracy, and recordkeeping
• Formulate new products, product changes, assist in leading technology advancements, and competitive assessments which result in new consumer benefits, reduced cost or improved environmental impact of the products
• Collaborate with multifunctional core teams to successfully identify, develop, and launch new products in an accelerated manner

Experience you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or relevant subject
• Possess an understanding of regulatory processes
• Knowledge of the product development process

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Highly proactive and results-oriented approach
• Strong written and oral communication skills,
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely to multiple levels within the business  

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Inclusion & Diversity 

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability – that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization.