Packaging Technologist |THG LABS

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

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Life at THG Labs

THG acquired Acheson & Acheson in 2018 to bring full service, product development & manufacturing in-house to supply innovative branded and THG Beauty Brand products to the industry. In 2022 Acheson & Acheson became THG Labs. Capabilities include:

• In-house market knowledge & trends
• End-to-end service from idea generation through to manufacturing and launch
• Technical, commercial and production expertise

Why be a Packaging Technologist at THG Labs?

Reporting to the Product Development Director, the Packaging Technologist is responsible for the technical development, qualification, compliance and validation of packaging across THG Labs’ portfolio. The role ensures that packaging solutions are functional, compatible, manufacturable, compliant, and aligned with sustainability objectives

The Packaging Technologist provides technical leadership, prioritisation, and guidance to the team, working hands-on alongside Senior Packaging Technicians in the delivery of packaging development, testing, documentation, and compliance activities across all projects.

As Packaging Technologist
, you’ll:

Packaging Development & Feasibility

• Assess technical drawings, specifications, and component samples at feasibility stage
• Provide clear technical feedback on functionality, compatibility, sustainability, risk, and legislative compliance
• Support customer and internal briefs by translating packaging concepts into technically viable solutions
• Lead the development of new primary packaging components, including tooling projects, in collaboration with suppliers

Compatibility Testing & Validation

• Define pack/product compatibility testing requirements using a risk-based approach
• Manage and execute compatibility and performance testing programmes
• Evaluate test results, draw conclusions, and recommend next steps or mitigations
• Produce clear, structured testing reports for internal stakeholders and customers
• Develop or refine testing protocols where standard methods are insufficient

Documentation, Technical Governance & Global Packaging Compliance

• Create, maintain, and control packaging technical documentation, including component specifications, compatibility reports, and testing records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness
• Develop and maintain component specifications within internal systems, ensuring alignment with approved packaging and artwork
• Maintain strong working knowledge of global and regional packaging regulations relevant to beauty, including but not limited to UK, EU, US, and key international markets
• Proactively horizon scan for upcoming or evolving packaging regulations, EPR requirements, labelling changes, and material restrictions, assessing potential impact to existing and future packaging solutions
• Clearly communicate regulatory requirements, risks, and changes to key internal stakeholders and customers including recommended actions and mitigation plans
• Oversee process of packaging artwork approvals from a technical and compliance perspective, ensuring packaging text, symbols, materials, and declarations meet applicable global and regional regulatory requirements
• Act as a technical point of contact for packaging compliance queries from internal teams and customers
• Ensure packaging documentation and artwork approvals are aligned to change control processes, with full traceability of decisions and approvals

Manufacturing Support & Scale-Up

• Attend first production runs for new or high-risk packaging components at filling sites
• Provide technical support during factory trials and early production
• Investigate and resolve packaging issues arising during manufacture or scale-up
• Work with Operations to ensure packaging is robust, efficient, and fit…