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Email recruitment@pbs-beauty.com with your cv and a cover letter on why you would be an excellent fit for pbs.

New ProDuct DEVELOPMENT  EXECUTIVE

  • In this role the successful candidate will manage projects for Professional Beauty brands and for our growing customer portfolio of globally recognised beauty and haircare brands. The primary function of the role is to manage the development of new products from concept to launch alongside continuously improving existing products. To achieve this you will work closely and collaboratively with all departments including marketing, technical and operations. For our customers you will be their key point of contact at Professional Beauty Systems providing best in class customer service and support with all their product development needs.  

    This role will suit an enthusiastic and resourceful candidate with strong organisation and communication skills and a genuine commitment to exceed customer expectations. In return this position provides a tremendous opportunity to join a friendly team in a dynamic company.

  • ·       Lead development of new products from concept to launch and manage updates to existing products

    ·       Manage project timings, drive progress and effectively communicate project status updates internally and to customers

    ·       Develop customer relationships and manage customers’ NPD projects

    ·       Identify and present new product concepts

    ·       Product costing and negotiation

    ·       Manage supplier relationships

    ·       Creation and management of briefs for formulation and packaging

  • ·       Strong inter-personal and communication skills

    ·       Excellent organisational skills and good attention to detail

    ·       Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-moving environment

    ·       Customer service/account management experience

    ·       Positive and pro-active approach

    ·       Commercial awareness

    ·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office

    You will be;

    ·       Proficient in communicating in a clear, diplomatic, and professional manner

    ·       Able to manage and progress multiple projects simultaneously.

    ·       Happy to work in a collaborative team environment as well as independently.

    ·       Results orientated and proactive in problem-solving

    ·       Experience in NPD, customer account management or project management in cosmetics, FMCG or similar fast-paced sector would be advantageous. As would a genuine passion for the beauty and haircare industry.

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

    • Opportunity to upskill and train in new areas.

    • Access to company products and discounts.

  • Email recruitment@pbs-beauty.com with your CV and cover letter to apply for this position. Please note this is an office based role.

DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN

  • The role of a Development Technician is to support in the development of new and existing products. They will work closely with other members of the formulation team to develop products and to increase their skills and knowledge. They will also work closely with the Scale Up team to help ensure a smooth transition from Lab to factory and achieve right first time manufacture. The role involves assisting in all aspects of the technical function, ensuring that strict quality standards are met and contributing to the process of Continuous Improvement.

  • ·       Working within the formulation team in our technical laboratory to help develop efficacious, commercially viable formulations, in accordance with product briefs.

    ·       Prepare formulation batches, and submission paperwork, maintaining accurate records.

    ·       Conduct testing on products to confirm they meet defined specification and performance criteria.

    ·       Ensure formulations and mixing instructions are updated when necessary to capture best practice.

    ·       Work alongside the scale up team to help ensure a smooth transition from Lab to Production.

    ·       Support the scale up and QC teams with quality investigations as required.

    ·       Ensure compliance to Health & Safety standards, GMP, GLP and ISO requirements.

    ·       Contribute towards KPIs as indicated by line manager.

    ·       Uphold the efficiency of the lab by maintaining stock of consumables and raw materials.

    Any other duties requested by the Technical Manager to support the smooth operation of the department.

  • ·       Educated to N5 (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline.

    ·       Be detail-oriented with accurate record keeping, project tracking and KPI measurement.

    ·       Be capable of performing various Laboratory tests to evaluate the quality, stability and performance of cosmetic products.

    ·       Ability to prioritise and multi-task to manage a busy workload with a solution focussed approach.

    ·       The ability to interact with stakeholders in a strong, confident manner.

    ·       Proficient in Excel, email, and the ability to use a technical database (training will be given).

    ·       Knowledge of formulation types and ingredient roles is an advantage.

    ·       Knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and limitations, and vessel types is an advantage.

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

    • Opportunity to upskill and train in new areas.

    • Access to company products and discounts.

  • Email recruitment@pbs-beauty.com with your CV and cover letter to apply for this position.

PRINCIPAL CHEMIST

  • The role of a Principal Chemist is to lead the development and execution of innovative cosmetic products from concept to launch, identifying opportunities to push formulation boundaries. They will take ownership for a set of projects working collaboratively with the NPD team & Scale Up Team to ensure an efficient development process, advising on risk in a solution orientated manor. They will support the formulation team in the development of new and existing products right, first time in the most efficient way, being involved in their training and mentoring. The role also involves assisting in all aspects of the technical function, ensuring that strict quality standards are met and contributing to the process of Continuous Improvement.

  • ·       Make recommendations to NPD and customers on new product requirements considering brand standards, consumer needs and regulatory requirements.

    ·       Manage own projects, setting priorities, maintaining a project tracker and communicating project status and risk to stakeholders.

    ·       Deputise for Technical Manager when not present on priority management and supporting the chemists and technicians with their projects.

    ·       Be a specialist in your area of expertise, designing and developing efficacious, innovative and commercially viable formulations in the Laboratory.

    ·       Prepare formulation batches, presentations and submission paperwork, maintaining accurate records.

    ·       Ensure formulations are developed in an efficient way, utilising knowledge of formulation types and ingredients and in accordance with business sourcing policies.

    ·       Define and execute appropriate testing on all products to confirm that they meet specification and performance criteria.

    ·       Review & approve stability, compatibility and microbiological records. Support the chemists with their approvals or actions when escalated.

    ·       Work alongside the scale up team to help ensure a smooth transition from Lab to Production, in particular on new innovations and technologies.

    ·       Ensuring that staff training and development is carried out in accordance with SOP’s & WIs

    ·       Leading best practice in compliance to Health & Safety, GMP, GLP and ISO requirements.

    ·       Building good relationships with Suppliers & keeping up to date with legislation requirements.

    ·       Record, monitor and report on KPIs as indicated by line manager.

    ·       Support the Scale Up and QC Teams with problem solving and quality investigations writing reports when required.

    ·       Any other duties requested by the Technical Manager to support the smooth operation of the department.

  • ·       Educated to degree level in a scientific discipline

    ·       Minimum of 5 years’ experience of formulation of cosmetic products

    ·       Extensive knowledge of formulation types, ingredient roles and claims

    ·       Extensive knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and limitations, and vessel types.

    ·       Strong attention to detail, accurate record keeping, project tracking and KPI measurement.

    ·       Ability to prioritise and multi-task to manage a busy workload & support colleagues with theirs

    ·       Excellent project management & risk management skills with a solution focussed approach.

    ·       Effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a strong & confident manner

    ·       Skilled in Excel, Powerpoint, Email and the business technical database

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

    • Opportunity to upskill and train in new areas.

    • Access to company products and discounts.

  • Email recruitment@pbs-beauty.com with your CV and cover letter to apply for this position.

Development chemist

  • The role of a Development Chemist is to develop new products and make improvements to existing products in accordance with product briefs. Working within the formulation team they will take ownership for a set of projects from concept to approval, working collaboratively with the NPD team to ensure an efficient development process. They will also work closely with the Scale Up team to ensure a smooth transition from lab to factory and achieve right first time manufacture. The role involves assisting in all aspects of the technical function, ensuring that strict quality standards are met and contributing to the process of Continuous Improvement as well as supporting the training and mentoring of new starts and Development Technicians.

  • ·       Collaborate with NPD and customers to discuss new product requirements considering brand standards, consumer needs and regulatory requirements.

    ·       Manage own projects, setting priorities in conjunction with the Technical Manager or Head of Innovation, maintaining a project tracker and communicating project status and risk to stakeholders.

    ·       Design and develop efficacious & commercially viable formulations in the Laboratory in accordance with product briefs.

    ·       Prepare formulation batches, presentations and submission paperwork, maintaining accurate records.

    ·       Ensure formulations are developed in an efficient way, utilising knowledge of formulation types and ingredients and in accordance with business sourcing policies.

    ·       Define and execute appropriate testing on all products to confirm that they meet specification and performance criteria.

    ·       Review and approve stability, compatibility and microbiological records.

    ·       Work alongside the scale up team to ensure a smooth transition from Lab to Production.

    ·       Writing and training of SOP’s & WI’s.

    ·       Ensure that staff training and development is carried out as required.

    ·       Enforcing compliance to Health & Safety standards, GMP, GLP and ISO requirements.

    ·       Building good relationships with Suppliers.

    ·       Keep up to date with legislation requirements.

    ·       Record, monitor and report on KPIs as indicated by line manager.

    ·       Support the Scale up and QC teams with problem solving and quality investigations

    ·       Any other duties requested by the Technical Manager to support the smooth operation of the department.

  • Essential Requirements:

    • ·       Educated to degree level, or equivalent in a scientific discipline

      ·       A minimum of 1 years’ experience of formulation of cosmetic products

      ·       Knowledge of formulation types, ingredient roles and industry regulations.

      ·       Knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and limitations, and vessel types.

      ·       Strong attention to detail, accurate record keeping, project tracking and KPI measurement.

      ·       Ability to prioritise, multi-task and identify efficiencies to manage a busy workload.

      ·       A solution focussed approach is critical.

      ·       The ability to interact with stakeholders in a strong, confident manner. Presentation skills are an advantage.

      ·       Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint, Email and the ability to use a technical database (training will be given).

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

    • Opportunity to upskill and train in new areas.

    • Access to company products and discounts.

  • Email recruitment@pbs-beauty.com with your CV and cover letter to apply for this position.