Title: Research Technician
Location: South Wales
Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience
Term: Permanent
Benefits: enhanced training and development opportunities, flexible start and finish times, half day finish on a Friday, .

SRG is exclusively partnered with a leading manufacturer of personal care and beauty products in South Wales. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to add a Research Technician to their Innovation team. They are known for their supportive, collaborative culture and are recognised as industry leaders, with consumer health and wellbeing at the heart of what they do. This role would suit candidates who have 2+ years of experience in a fast paced laboratory, formulation, analytical testing or research environments. Graduates will also be considered but they must have already graduated from university.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

• Supporting day-to-day laboratory activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient working practices working alongside
• Contribute to hands on R&D projects, supporting the development and optimisation of innovative skin and hair care formulations
• Conduct wet chemistry testing and analytical testing on innovation projects using pH, Density, Viscosity, titrations, Stability testing, UV-Vis, microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography (LC) and so on
• Assist with the coordination and execution of experimental projects, preparing laboratory equipment and materials while maintaining accurate data records
• Carrying out formulation compatibility and characterisation testing
• Working closely with senior researchers and cross‑functional teams on skincare and haircare innovation projects

Requirements

• A degree (BSc, MSc OR PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science - must have already graduated / finished uni.
• Must have 2+ years' recent experience in a laboratory environment
• Full right to work in the UK there is no sponsorship available for this role

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.
As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 667 1812.
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.
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