Senior Formulation/Colloid Specialist & Project Lead
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Position Overview & Specifications
On behalf of our client, a world-leading R&D company with state-of-the art facilities and fantastic benefits, we are looking to recruit an experienced and talented formulation and/or colloid scientist with the drive, ambition and creativity to develop new products and new formulation technologies.
This role would suit a person with strong and demonstrable capability in technical project leadership, who has significant years of experience within industry, developing complex liquid formulations, for example in colloid science, chemical physics, polymer chemistry or material science.
Visa sponsorship is supported for this role and there is a degree of flexibility in hybrid working, with an estimated 3-4 days on site.
Essential Requirements:
A strong track record of technical leadership, collaboration and delivery.
A deep understanding of the formulation, fluid or colloid science relevant to the design and characterisation of liquid (and solid) products, gained through academic and/or relevant industrial experience.
Significant experience formulating products for crop protection, additives & lubricants, personal care, consumer products, cosmetics or similar
Hands-on capability in formulation to support complex projects
Experience in developing the scientific capabilities of a team or group.
Self-motivated with a passion for solving problems and an enthusiasm for innovation and product delivery.
An effective team worker, networker and communicator across both technical and commercial functions.
Significant industrial experience and commercial awareness
Responsibilities:
Collaborating internally and externally to identify, invent & develop innovative technologies and generate fundamental scientific understanding
Leading & conducting scientific programmes that deliver new product technologies to the market
Connecting closely with commercial partners to understand and deliver solutions
Increasing internal capabilities through training and mentoring, technical advocacy and innovation.
Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy, and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a complete and comprehensive background and pre-employment screening as an essential part of the recruitment process.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Formulation/Colloid Specialist & Project Lead roles across Agenda Life Sciences's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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