R&D Technician

Job Title: R&D Technician
Location: Cwmbran
Salary: £25-£28k

Hours: Full time. Monday - Friday days regular
Here at The Recruitment Co, we currently recruiting an R&D Technician to work for a company based in Cwmbran ona full time permanent contract.
The main purpose of the role is to assist with the research & development of new products to clients requirements whilst ensuring all elements of design, formulation and manufacturing are safe and accurate.
Main Job Roles:

• Under minimal supervision, completes tasks as directed.
• Adheres to set objectives and standards.
• Independently completes Product Development projects from inception to commercialisation, meeting deadlines with support from R&D wider Team, as needed.
• Provide support for key clients and work with Raw Materials suppliers for all products within the Volcke Aerosol United Kingdom portfolio.
• Understand Global & EU Cosmetic Regulations and Compliance issues, whilst covering all legal and
  technical requirements for the formulated products.
• Understand Global & EU Aerosol Directive, whilst covering all legal and technical requirements for the
  formulated non cosmetic products.
• Maintain accurate records of product development throughout the product life-cycle.
• Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in proactively identifying and proposing solutions to issues
  that may arise during product development or in transfer to manufacturing.
• Act as R&D/Formulation & Processing Work Stream Leader for cross-functional Projects, working closely
  with Sales/Marketing, Production & Engineering, Quality & Occupational Health/Safety
• Manage the required Validation works (Stability Tests and all required external User trials, Challenge tests
  and Product Assessments (e.g. CPSR)).
• Support the product transfer of new products from lab scale to full scale batch size.
• Support the provision of costings for new product development within departmental budget requirements.
• Ensure activities are managed safely based on comprehensive risk assessment (including COSHH) and
  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the relevant quality and HSE standards.
• Work closely with QA and QC departments with the development of new test methods and test requirements.
• Work Closely with Mixing and Production in the development of IPC's for new products.
• Support all site functions with technical investigations and CAPA actions linked to process / formulation
  non-conformances.

Required Experience

• Qualified to at least BSc or equivalent in Chemistry or a similar technical discipline
• Good with numbers and attention to details.
• Keenness and enthusiasm.
• Wiling to support the values of Respect, Transparency, Problem Solving and Respect.
• The attitude and will to want to make a difference and to support other team members.
• Self-motivated with positive attitude to meet deadlines and work schedules.
• Ability to think logically and be able to analyse problems in a systematic way.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence both at individual and group levels within the business.
• Have a disciplined and enthusiastic approach, which captures the commitment of others.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• A customer focused approach considering the requirements of both internal and external customers with a willingness to meet those needs.
• Good IT skills in Office 365, especially Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Hair, Skin Care Technology/Science is a Plus.
• Knowledge of Aerosols Formulation and Technology is a Plus.

If you are interested in this role please apple now!
CPNewport

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.