Laboratory Technician - Cosmetics

We are looking for a Technician to join our growing team. Reporting into the Head of R&D, this role will assist the R&D department with all day-to-day lab tasks that support product formulation and testing, lab maintenance and good laboratory practices. This is a full-time position, on-site in our lab in Ascot, Berkshire.

SMINK Laboratories is a Cosmetic Research and Development Consultancy driven by a clear vision to create purpose-led, clinically proven and environmentally conscious formulations for some of the world’s most acclaimed beauty brands. We are a team of right-brained scientists, innovators and creators, constantly curious about the ever-evolving needs of the consumer and with the full life-cycle of the product in mind.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Private Health Insurance

Car parking on site

Duties

The Technician will be required to:

- Assist chemists with their formulation workload, formulating according to the bulk prioritisation list.

- Provide feedback to the project leader on the quality of the formula/product specification, laboratory method of manufacture, suggesting improvements where required.

- Assist when required in product testing for stability and compatibility.

- Assist in samples preparation, filling, labelling and postage to customers.

- Assist in production trials for filling, labelling and shipping finished products.

- Ensure raw material samples are ordered from suppliers or vendors in a timely manner when needed for a formulation, keep raw materials tracker up to date.

- Ensure the laboratory is in line with Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices.

- Carry out any other duties of a reasonable nature that may be requested from time to time by the Chemist and the Head of R&D

Skills

- Excellent self-organisation and time management

- Ability to work as part of a team

- Ability to work on own initiative

- Accuracy and attention to detail

- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

- Adaptable and able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and changing priorities.

Requirements

- A scientific degree (ideally in cosmetic or pharmaceutical science)

- Demonstrable experience working in a laboratory environment is required

- Strong analytical skills, proactive approach to anticipate issues and provide solutions

- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written with great attention to detail

- A first relevant experience in the field of cosmetic formulation and/or product development is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ascot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• cosmetic formulation: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location