R&D Technologist / Laboratory Assistant

Morson Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an R&D Technologist/Laboratory Assistant in Manchester. The role involves developing formulations and managing technical data for cosmetic products. Candidates should have lab experience, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of personal wash formulations. This opportunity allows for collaboration with NPD teams and offers a chance to impact product innovations directly.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in FMCG industry preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively manage workload independently.
• Attention to detail in recording experimental data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Develop new formulations within cost parameters for consumer research.
• Assist R&D Manager in larger projects and deliver outputs.
• Manage technical data for production support and maintain records.

Skills

Lab experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of personal wash formulations

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a Chemical science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

R&D Technologist / Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory - Cosmetic Industry

Location: Manchester / Salford

Contract Position

Job Purpose

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

Job context & scope

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• 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

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.