With a presence in over 17 countries, Medik8 is a pioneering established leader in the science-backed skincare space. Our goal is to continue to scale the business through international market expansion, multi-channel distribution and product innovation.

As Processing Manager you will be working on the very latest skincare innovations, working closely with our dynamic R&D team who consistently push the boundaries of skincare technology.

This team is responsible for the scale-up of formulations developed in the R&D lab and the manufacturing of our range of skincare products. You will work as part of the R&D Formulation team, working closely with the Blending team to create robust processing solutions, applying chemical and physical reasoning to understand and resolve scale-up and manufacturing challenges with various products.

This is a new role and we currently have 1 Processing Technologist, so this role will have the opportunity to define the function and expand the team as needed based on business case.

In more detail your role will include:

• Owns the interface between R&D (Formulation, Product & Project) and Blending/Manufacturing to ensure successful upscale of R&D technology into manufacturing.
• Key connection between R&D and Manufacturing during all EPD & NPD processes to ensure understanding of formulation and interaction with machinery available for scale-up.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively to technical and non-technical personnel (Brand, Finance, Manufacturing, Consultants, Leadership).
• Must continue to develop and improve process capabilities as a fundamental skill. Deploying these to the team needs to be part of consistent delivery.
• Review current Blending processes, identifying and implementing improvements or new technologies in manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Proactively change impact assessment and define training plans to support Blending activities, to improve technical understanding in front line staff.
• Ownership of supporting documentation for Blending (specifications, manufacturing instructions, SOPs, etc).
• Working cross-functionally with wider teams including R&D, Production, quality and Engineering.
• Manage root cause analyses should issues arise including ingredient variances and quality.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Science/Engineering in relevant discipline - Chemical Engineering is a preference.
• Experience in cosmetic products scale-up and/or manufacturing and best practices.
• A thorough understanding of mixing technologies.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with ISO 22716 is desirable.
• Experience working in GMP/FDA/TGA environments is desirable.
• Understanding of cosmetic formulation and emulsion technologies is desirable.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.

Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible & Hybrid working
- Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Long Service Awards
- 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
- Flexible Career opportunities
- Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
- 2 Volunteering days per year
- Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on Linkedin, Glassdoor & Instagram.


At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!