R&D Technician | Collingwood, Melbourne |

For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.

Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.

We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Role purpose

Aesop is seeking a thorough and efficient R&D Technician to join full-time at our global head office in Collingwood. This role will be involved in the development of selected new and exciting product projects from Concept through to Manufacture.

As part of the Research & Development team, you will assist with the testing stages of all new and reformulated Aesop products and ensure that the stage-gate process is followed and documented to company standards and that all formulations are compliant with intended markets and Aesop company guidelines.

Role responsibilities include, but not limited to –

• Prepare required samples and set-up in various test conditions, ensuring progress is monitored along the way

• Ensure company standards are followed in the testing stage of product development, including product stability, efficacy, safety, preservative and packaging trials

• Provide R&D Team and other relevant internal stakeholders with regular updates on project progress, identifying potential delays as early as possible

• Assist in maintaining and enhancing existing protocol within the day to day operations and administration of the Aesop Laboratory

• Participate proactively in laboratory related functions with exceptional efficiency and attention to detail

• Ensure that company confidentiality is maintained throughout the development process, and that Aesop’s intellectual property is always protected

This is a full time position with a requirement to be onsite full time.

What we are looking for

• Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment

• Experience preferably from a cosmetics industry with a similar skillset or from a Quality Control department

• Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or related field

• Experience with basic physical chemistry testing, such as pH and viscosity

• Proven ability to conduct hands-on laboratory work

• Strong time management and highly organised with a strong attention to detail

• Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to work autonomously and within a collaborative team environment

• Mostly, a desire and curiosity to learn

What’s on offer

We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs. Employee benefits include -

Generous product discount allowance and bi-annual complimentary product allocation

Paid volunteering allowance for all employees

Bonus opportunity based on personal, and business, performance

Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunities

Access to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app and summer hours options.

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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