Laboratory Team Lead

23 hours ago


Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
About the Job

We are working with a growing developer and manufacturer of personal care products who are searching for their new formulation laboratory manager.

This is a hands-on role where you will be leading a small team of chemists and technicians in developing formulations required for client New Product Development (NPD).

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the daily activities of the Development Chemist team, including support and training for professional development.
  • Maintain Laboratory Health & Safety and housekeeping to the required standard.
  • Develop new formulations in line with client NPD briefs, ensuring claims and regulatory requirements are met.
  • Maintain awareness of current trends in formulation, fragrance, and new ingredients; use your established network of suppliers and contacts to inform product development.
  • Contribute to NPD meetings; accountable for updating on workstream actions; contributing to identifying feasibility, managing risks and issues to reduce risk of failure and developing workstream plans with the laboratory and commercial teams.
  • Organise external stability, preservative, claims testing and CPSR's for all development products and maintain appropriate records.
  • Ensure the process and Product Information File for development products is compiled and any information required by a customer to fulfil their responsible person obligations is provided.
  • Review product artwork for compliance with EU and UK regulations and claims.
Requirements
  • Degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
  • Experience in mentoring, supervising or managing a team, such as at senior chemist level or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of formulation experience preferably in haircare and/or skin care with cosmetic products.
  • Working knowledge of regulations including EU Cosmetics Directive and CLP.
  • Able to develop a formulation from a brief to first production following the NPD process.
Work Information

Full-time position with a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, and the opportunity to work with a growing developer and manufacturer of personal care products.



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