Contract: Fixed Term/Secondment - up to 12 months
Closing date: Tuesday 3rd September
Recruitment Partner: Shannon Linton
As a Prototype Formulation Technician you will support the delivery of brand and category plans for Skincare. You will use your scientific and technical knowledge to develop formulations from idea to proven technology
Based in our Nottingham Technical Centre, this is a full-time, one-year fixed term laboratory-based role.
Who we are
No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we're innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.
About the role
Working in the Prototyping Team and reporting to the Prototyping Formulation Manager, you will be part of the wider Formulation/Product Development Team in the R&D and Supply Chain function of the No7 Beauty Company.
You will work alongside Formulation Technologists, Technicians and Raw Material Specialists from your own team, as well as Formulators, Testing, Quality, Safety, Regulatory, Packaging and Project Managers from other teams.
Tasks and key responsibilities:
- Formulation of skincare prototypes.
- Deliver projects to agreed cost, QSR standards and timings.
- Contribute to a culture of scientific excellence based on structured experimental plans and critical evaluation of technical data.
- Help to improve technical solutions for complex problems, interpret scientific information into valid conclusions and clear business recommendations.
- Responsible to adhering to project formulation timings and managing technical risks that impact on delivery.
- Carry out stability testing
- Build an excellent collaborative network with Research and Product delivery colleagues and be a point of contact for manufacturing partners and raw material suppliers.
- Prepare Prototyping consumer and SPF studies.
- Be an integral part of delivering wider Prototyping Team and Formulation Team initiatives.
What you'll need to have
The successful candidate will have a Scientific background, preferably to degree level and with some experience of skincare formulation or similar cosmetics formulation experience.
In addition, the successful candidate will be able to:
- Manage own time effectively
- Demonstrate a high level of technical accuracy
- Demonstrate laboratory skills
- Problem solve
- Work collaboratively
- Show sound scientific judgement and methodology
- Communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
It would be great if you also have
- A degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or a similar scientific degree
- Completion of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Diploma in Cosmetic Science
- Experience of patent searching
- Awareness of Cosmetics Regulatory landscape
Our benefits
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses
- Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to working-here to find out more. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
We are a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.