R&D Technologist​/Lab Assistant

R&D Technologist / Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory - Cosmetic Industry

Location:

Manchester / Salford

Contract Position

To develop & deliver formulations and samples to support the EU Business in the delivery of New Products

• Responsible for the development of new NPD and EPD formulations within cost parameters to deliver samples to consumer research supporting brand plans
• Assist R&D Manager to deliver larger projects ensuring delivery of project outputs in line with specified objectives
• Manage technical data required to support production (BOMs, Production Batch Cards, Inspection Plans, DIRs. Support seal process)
• Accountable for project and laboratory data and record keeping
• Responsible for running experiments, recording data and accurately report results. May be responsible for protocol design
• Responsible for sample preparation for sensory evaluation tests and product evaluation tests. Prepare test reports and recommend conclusions
• Maintain practical knowledge of raw material, formulation and manufacturing methods. Able to make recommendations for product improvement or margin improvement.
• Partner cross-functional NPD teams and Brand teams to deliver NPD
• Comply with all laboratory H&S requirements and lab standards. May co-ordinate some areas as defined in objectives

• Lab experience (ideally in a similar FMCG company)
• Excellent organisational skills allowing role holder to plan and organise own workload, typically planning a week ahead, ensuring delivery of agreed objectives in line with commercial requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately. Clear and accurate recording of experimental data. Data storage according to agreed ways of working and is easily retrievable.
• Strong communication skills with ability to effectively communicate technical results and recommendations within and outside the technical team.
• Understanding of personal wash formulations and raw materials. Knowledge of formulating performance and stability testing. Good understanding of scale up of Personal Wash products.
• Excellent collaborator across the technical team and NPD team.

• Degree in a Chemical science or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of UK Cosmetic Regulations and requirements for NPD.
• Formulation knowledge across Personal Care category.
• Ability to turns insights into product ideas and engage marketing teams with high quality presentations to drive innovation that aligns to consumer and customer desires.
• Excellent awareness of consumer expectations of product and market trends.
• Ability to support others by sharing technical knowledge and providing advice.