Technician

Energizer Holdings, Inc.; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer products company is seeking an R&D Technician in Ebbw Vale, UK. You will be responsible for laboratory testing and design qualification for product changes and new product launches. Key responsibilities include operating safely in the lab, conducting various tests, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates should have laboratory experience, a positive attitude, and proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory environment and blending aqueous based formulas.
• Curious, with interest in science applications.
• Personable and able to communicate widely.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a safe manner within R&D laboratory.
• Undertake routine and non-routine laboratory testing.
• Perform product performance testing.

Skills

Experience in laboratory environment

Knowledge of scientific applications

Computer literate (Microsoft Applications)

Experience in formulation chemistry

Flexible and accepting of changeable priorities

Job description

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization - we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we're a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible, as a Research and Development (R&D) Technician you will be responsible for laboratory testing and design qualification towards product changes and new product launches. You will support projects related to Cost, Quality, and Supply challenges. You will operate within the Global R&D organization and be part of the CQS R&D team at the Rassau site.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a safe manner within R&D laboratory and throughout Rassau site
• Undertake routine and non-routine laboratory testing
• Operate laboratory equipment responsibly and accurately
• Perform product performance testing (external environment duty requiring physical capability)
• Conform to and create written test method SOPs and specifications
• Responsible for completing R&D reporting documentation, including written project reports
• Liaise with on-site and virtual cross-functional teams as needed; communication via Teams calls and e‑mail
• Ensure housekeeping of the R&D laboratory meets acceptable levels
• Maintain R&D laboratory inventories to a high and accurate standard
• Carry out any other duties in line with the position as and when required
• Experience in laboratory environment and blending aqueous based formulas
• Curious, with interest in science applications
• Flexible and accepting of changeable priorities
• Personable, able and willing to verbally communicate widely
• Possess a positive and proactive approach
• Committed to working safely at all times
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Applications, inc. Excel and Outlook)

Advantageous Skills

• Experience in formulation chemistry, raw materials, surfactants, and the ability to use this knowledge to develop innovative, cost-effective products
• Experience leading chemical research, preferably related to consumer product or formulation development projects. This includes designing and developing formulas/products, developing test plans, analyzing data, and determining next steps in a development program
• Ability to lead projects from fundamentals through scale up and implementation