At Medik8, we're not just creating skincare; we're leading the industry through innovation and technology. We pride ourselves on developing some of the most advanced, science-led skincare products on the market, with sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Based in our Innovation Centre in Aylesbury, you'll join our driven R&D team as a Packaging Development Technologist. In this crucial role, you'll contribute to and support key teams like Supply Chain & Operations, Product Development, and Marketing. You'll play a vital part in analysing and helping to resolve manufacturing issues, ensuring we consistently deliver fit-for-purpose and efficient packaging solutions that uphold our products to the highest standards. Our team's mission is to create products people genuinely love. We're proud to be unique in the industry; we don't just formulate, we engage in original research, pioneering genuinely superior formulas that offer visibly better results and premium experiences. With a long-term pipeline of innovative product launches, ambitious sustainability targets, and rapid global expansion, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and take on new challenges across diverse projects as our new Packaging Technologist. Responsibilities: Supporting the coordination of packaging projects to help deliver our NPD and EPD roadmap on time and in full. Contributing to packaging activities within R&D, working to meet project milestones by following established best practices through development, testing, and execution. Assisting in the development and execution of clear testing plans for assigned projects to minimise any post-launch issues. Helping to gather information and communicate options and risks with key stakeholders. Conducting testing and trials to assess packaging and ensure it is fit-for-purpose. Learning and applying objectives and strategic frameworks to packaging decisions. Regularly reviewing existing packaging, identifying opportunities for improvement and necessary updates under guidance. Acting as a key point of contact for routine packaging enquiries, internally and externally. Requirements: Degree or diploma in Packaging Technology, or related scientific discipline Relevant experience through a successful sandwich year placement or work experience. Foundational understanding of common packaging materials (e.g., plastics, glass, paperboard) and their key properties. Familiar with basic packaging testing methodologies and their purpose. A solutions-oriented mindset with a high level of drive and personal commitment. A proactive, problem-solving attitude, embracing challenges with a "can-do" approach. Comfortable collaborating effectively within a multi-stakeholder, multi-function environment. Please note : The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire. About us Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin. Culture & Benefits We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are! Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include: - 25 days holiday bank holidays - Flexible & Hybrid working - Private Medical Insurance Mental Health support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Annual Performance Bonus - Long Service Awards - 75% discount Annual Product Allowance - Flexible Career opportunities - Up-skilling support regular Lunch & Learns - 2 Volunteering days per year - Matched Charitable Giving Scheme Want to do a little more research before you apply? Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram. At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60 of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!