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 - 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 Criteria 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. Desired: - 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.