Laboratory Testing Technician l THG Labs

Thg Labs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty tech company in Manchester is hiring a Laboratory Testing Technician to ensure the efficient operation of the testing laboratory. The role includes testing formulations, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in science, high attention to detail, and be team players. This position offers numerous benefits including 25 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and access to wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to in-house GP

On-site gym

Staff discounts on THG brands

Salary sacrifice scheme for personal tech

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running of the laboratory.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Prepare samples for component testing.
• Carry out stability and component testing.
• Maintain hygiene standards and accurate records.

Skills

Mathematics competency

Interest in science

Attention to detail

Team player

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Life at THG Beauty

We know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic.

By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third‑party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online.

THG Beauty’s breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry’s digital strategic leader.

Why be a Laboratory Testing Technician at THG Beauty?

The position of Laboratory Testing Technician is intended to facilitate the smooth and efficient running of the testing laboratory and stability recording system. The position provides a foundation in essential aspects of the laboratory environment, from formulation testing through to packaging testing. The position requires compliance with company policy including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH).

As Laboratory Testing Technician, you'll

• Assist the Account Head of R&D in the day to day running of the laboratory.
• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Follow company Work Instructions (WIN’s).
• Prepare samples for component testing under the guidance of the Packaging team.
• Carry out stability, component, and stain testing. Including evaluating samples, recording, and reporting of results to the Chemists, Technical Managers, Heads of R&D and the packaging team.
• Maintain hygiene standards within the laboratory, ensuring it remains a clean, safe and efficient workplace.
• Maintain accurate records relating to in house testing during the development of safe and legal cosmetics and personal care formulations.
• Maintain clean storage conditions and ensuring safe handling of chemicals in accordance with company policy.
• Demonstrate effectiveness as a member of the Technical Team through consistent professional conduct and role model behaviour.
• Communicate effectively and positively with all teams, colleagues, and managers.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety for yourself and other persons who may be affected by your work.
• Cooperate with regards to all company health & safety measures, following H&S training when using equipment.
• Report to a person in authority any work situation which may represent a serious or imminent danger to health & safety or any shortcomings in the protection arrangements to health & safety. In respect of any hazards remember ‘see it, report it’.
• Help to promote a positive working atmosphere within the company.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Must be competent in maths.
• Must have an interest in science.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Must be a team player.
• Good organisational skills.
• Must be willing to learn.

What’s in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in‑house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry‑leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face‑to‑face and virtual appointments with our in‑house GP.
• Access our in‑house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State‑of‑the‑art on‑site gym.
• Access to our on‑site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On‑site staff shop.
• Access to on‑site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.