The Role

Formulation Technician

Liverpool

GG10

To contribute to development of the next generation formulation and product technologies which are required for the company’s ambitious innovation programme and growth plans. As a Formulation Technician, you will also undertake tasks such as testing and preparing of formulations.

Principal Accountabilities

• Prepare and test samples of various formulation types (e.g., slurries, liquids, granules, powders) using development scale equipment, and perform detailed physical/analytical assessments to determine their acceptability. 
• Prepare prototypes for analytical, sensory, employee panel, or consumer study assessments. 
• Support various categories by contributing ideas and opinions in project discussions and team meetings. 
• Raise COSHH and risk assessments for new materials and processes before starting any work. 
• Conduct larger pilot production studies to prepare for full-scale manufacturing. 
• Develop and implement test methods to support formulation and prototype assessments.

Key Skills & Experience

• Basic chemistry/engineering qualification, HNC or good equivalent experience
• Experience in liquids formulation, processing, filling and characterisation
• Experience soft solids formulation, processing (e.g., extrusion, casting, etc.) and characterisation
• Planning and completing work to agreed standards
• Time management, report writing and team working skills.
• Ability to breakdown activities into achievable tasks and provide effective solutions.
• Candidates must have a drive for learning, continuous improvement and open to new ideas and techniques.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

Next Steps

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role. 

Please ensure you have informed your line manager of your decision to apply.

Closing date: 22/05/2025

For further information, please contact: louis.boyce@impbrands.com