Cosmetics Technical & Regulatory Specialist

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking a technically minded Regulatory & Technical Officer for the cosmetics & beauty sector in Manchester. This full-time, office-based role suits a graduate in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline, or someone with 1–2 years’ experience seeking to develop a career in the beauty industry.

You will support the technical and regulatory aspects of the product lifecycle, coordinating with internal teams, suppliers and external partners to ensure

Qualifications

• A degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• A genuine interest in cosmetics, beauty products, ingredients and formulations.
• Ability to understand and interpret scientific and technical information.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive, curious approach with willingness to investigate issues.

Responsibilities

• Gathering, reviewing and maintaining technical product information, including formulations, ingredients, INCI information, claims and testing documentation.
• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of Product Information Files (PIFs).
• Reviewing technical documentation and identifying missing, inconsistent or incomplete information.
• Liaising with laboratories, suppliers and external partners to obtain required documentation.
• Coordinating technical information from suppliers and manufacturing partners, ensuring records are accurate.
• Maintaining relevant product certifications and supporting documentation.
• Supporting cosmetic product notifications and registrations across UK and international markets.
• Maintaining technical and regulatory databases and compliance documentation.
• Building knowledge of cosmetic legislation, ingredients and product safety.
• Supporting product launches and wider technical or compliance projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Logical & methodical thinking

Education

Cosmetic Science

Chemistry

Related scientific discipline

Tools

Excel

IT skills

Job description

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking a technically minded Regulatory & Technical Officer for the cosmetics & beauty sector in Manchester. This full-time, office-based role suits a graduate in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline, or someone with 1–2 years’ experience seeking to develop a career in the beauty industry.

You will support the technical and regulatory aspects of the product lifecycle, coordinating with internal teams, suppliers and external partners to ensure