Junior Cosmetic Scientist, R&D

KAO; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Junior Cosmetic Scientist for a 12-month maternity cover. This role includes managing product development projects and collaborating with scientists. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of relevant experience and strong attention to detail. Join a company recognized for its ethical practices and commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience at technician level.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a strong team-player mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development projects.
• Partner with Cosmetic Scientists for data-driven decision-making.
• Support technology development and communicate project status.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Cosmetic Scientist to join the Molton Brown R&D team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of Molton Brown products, the ability to work independently, and a proven track record of delivering results to support innovation and product development.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience managing new product development projects.
• Partner with Cosmetic Scientists to provide accurate data and sound scientific rationale to guide decision-making.
• Support elements of technology development by clearly communicating project status, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Anticipate and resolve formulation challenges, leveraging the expertise of colleagues to ensure project success.
• Build capability of learning to lead projects and make recommendations where needed in project meetings. Work closely with the cosmetic scientist, evaluate results and identify new learning plans. Communicate results both orally and in writing to the manager and key members.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate technical mastery over a broad range of formulations and provide conclusions and recommend next steps.
• Set standards of quality of work, develop sound efficient technical conclusions. Take personal ownership for assigned work and demonstrate confidence in data.
• Additional capabilities will include: manufacture laboratory batches, carry out stability testing, document technical information.

What You’ll Need

• 2–4 years of experience at technician level
• A practical, hands-on approach and strong team-player mindset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver results on time
• Self-awareness of capabilities and knowledge
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others

Molton Brown is part of Kao, founded in Japan in 1887. Kao is committed to making a difference in people\'s lives with high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do: acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

How we work: Kao has been selected among the World\'s Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years. We are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and career. We work collaboratively to achieve our goals and deliver the best for our customers.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces diversity and the individual personalities of its people and welcomes applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more? If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why thousands of people across the globe opted for a career with us, please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/

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