Scientist, Performance Validation - Personal Care

76 Elementis UK Ascot

Location: Ascot
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Full-time
Posted 5 days ago

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Manufacturing
Sales
Laboratory
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Experience

Experience: 3+ years

Languages

English

Qualifications

bachelor’s

About this role

About Us

Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics.

Job Description Summary

This role will be integral in developing data and sales tools to support our personal care product line. This role includes laboratory work, designing and executing product performance studies, coordinating with external vendors, and supporting research methodology and survey development. You will work closely with sales and marketing teams to understand and support customer needs under the direction of the Global Manager of Performance Validation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the evaluation of product performance of existing and new technologies in the personal care product range to support business unit strategies.
You will design experimentation on the bench with conventional and/or non-conventional/creative approaches that will lead to unique product claims and benefits (with new formula bases, raw ingredients, and processing techniques).
You will organize testing to evaluate sensory and performance benefits.
You will assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for internal and customer-focused projects.
You will maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and work areas in compliance with quality, safety, and laboratory standards.
You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and customer initiatives.

Job Competencies

Communicates effectively: Communicates technical information clearly and effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams.
Action oriented: Takes ownership of assigned activities and delivers results in a timely manner while adapting to changing priorities.
Innovation: Ability to think outside the box and generate novel testing protocols.
Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to support customer-focused projects and shared objectives.

Additional Job Description

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Advanced understanding of personal care product development, including product testing.
Intermediate knowledge of standard testing procedures for personal care claims substantiation.
Intermediate knowledge of personal care industry key market trends.
Experience working with external testing laboratories and contract research organizations.

Position Requirements:

Education: A bachelor’s or higher degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science or Chemical Engineering.

Experience: 3+ years hands-on experience generating technical data to support product claims, customer projects and new product development initiatives for personal care products across skin care, hair care and colour cosmetics.

IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with a strong capability for presentation creation.

Language Skills: Verbal and written fluency in English.

Working arrangements: Lab position, on site 5 days weekly

Traveling required: Trade shows, customer and external partner visits as required.

Right to Work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our people are the core of Elementis. As a vital part of both our global organization and our local teams, everyone's contributions are valued, our work makes an impact, and we are challenged to learn and grow. Together, guided by our Values, we create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for each other, deliver value for our customers, and drive sustainable growth for our company.

We encourage our people to develop their expertise and expand their skills, so we can all confidently create value in everything we do. We are reliable, knowledgeable partners and problem-solvers who guide our customers—and each other—to the right solutions. We seek out better ways of working and share ideas for continually improving. And we do it all in an environment characterized by safety, trust, and above all—teamwork. The inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture we cultivate connects us, makes us feel our contributions are recognized and valued, and encourages us to be and do our best.

The steps in our recruitment process are as following:

Welcome meeting with a recruiter where you can learn more about the position and working at Elementis. We will ask you questions about your background and preferences to make sure the postions fits well.

2nd interview with the hiring manager and/or someone from the team

3rd Interview with someone from the team and/or HR

For senior positions, you are asked to take an assessment and you will have a 3rd interview to discuss the results.

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