One of the market leading speciality chemical distributors to the personal care, pharmaceutical and chemicals industries is currently hiring for a junior R&D Chemist. The successful applicant will most likely be a recent cosmetic science or chemistry graduate or certainly a life science graduate, and will be looking for their first or next role in industry. Key responsibilities: * Using the company principal raw materials to develop on trend demonstration formulations * Explore synergistic benefits of principal raw materials * Develop bespoke formulations for their substantial client base, whilst answering technical questions and solving problems * Creating promotional and sales tools to promote services and materials hand in hand with the sales and marketing teams * Presenting to customers, both within technical meetings and during events and promotional shows * Occasional travel within the UK, Ireland and Europe * Attend UK and global conferences * Track industry trends and conduct market research Skills, experience and qualifications: * Life science graduate, ideally within cosmetic science or chemistry * Good grasp of R&D / Formulation chemistry within personal care and cosmetic products * MUST have own vehicle due to elements of travel within the role Note - the employer does hold a sponsorship licence and is open to providing sponsorship for the right candidate, who can demonstrate the right character and competency within cosmetic and personal care formulation /