Formulation Technician

Contract: Permanent Full-time

Recruitment Partner: Katrina

About the role

Welcome to the Formulation Teaman inspiring hub of innovation at the heart of No7 Beauty Companys Technical Centre. We create world-class formulations that delight consumers globally combining scientific expertise with creative flair. Motivated by insight and passion were shaping the future of beauty through products our customers know love and trust.

As a Formulation Technician at the No7 Beauty Company you will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of innovative formulation solutions that align with our Brands strategic plans. Working alongside our Formulation Technologists in a laboratory-based role you will help ensure our formulations meet consumer expectations category goals and brand standards. Formulation technicians report directly to the Formulation Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the formulation activities on the brand NPD and EPD plans

• Produce bulk product samples trial batches packing off and conducting stability protocols

• Generate and record accurate data and related administrative administration activities in line with processes that support product development

• Manage own workload and is responsible for planning and following defined protocols and procedures within development and delivery of new formulation solutions

• Identify formulation technical risks and escalating to their line manager

• Work to required GLP standards procedures are completed accurately to time and quality standards following defined SOPs

• Demonstrate high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What youll need to have

• BSc in Cosmetic Science Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering or related field or will have experience in the relevant technology area

• Drive to problem-solve using technical know how and create solutions

• Passion to communicate specialist technical information to a variety of audiences

• Setting and working within quality systems

• Demonstrate collaboration reprioritising workload and resilience

• Shows a growth mindset

It would be great if you also have

• Relevant industry lab experience ideally 1 year.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and much more.

• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at Exclusions may apply eligible roles only. Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots with you we change for the better.

Whats next

After application you will receive communication by email or a phone call to speak through next steps.

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.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.