R&D Laboratory Technician

A long established manufacturer of personal care products has partnered with Woodstock Recruitment to assist in the hire of a new R&D Lab technician to their team. Joining an existing, long serving and collaborative team of chemists and technicians, you will join the business, bringing with you a relevant qualification in cosmetic science or chemistry and/or some experience within the cosmetic and personal care manufacturing industry. Key responsibilities: * Assist the Development Chemists with the formulation of products in line with concept briefs. * Manufacture of cosmetic products in the laboratory * Process customer sample requests * Conduct benchmark tear-ups using analytical techniques * Conduct sufficient stability work so that product quality is guaranteed throughout the shelf life, including product and packaging stability * Investigate manufacturing, stability and preservation issues through experimental testing * To assist with development administration tasks, ensuring key records are kept up to date and accurate * Calibration of laboratory equipment * Sampling and ordering of raw materials ensuring sufficient stock is available throughout the development process * Monitor stocks of laboratory consumables and raise the relevant orders as required * Assist and participate in the technology transfer from laboratory scale to full production when required Skills and experience: * A good level of education at GCSE level or above, ideally in chemistry/sciences * Ideally a cosmetic science related qualification * Ideally some experience in a lab setting within the cosmetic, personal care or homecare manufacturing industries. On this occasion, applicants will need to have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted on a permanent basis, without the need for sponsorship from an employer