Applications Team Leader - SkinCare
Vacancy Number: req4559
Location: Cowick
Location Address:
Cowick Hall, Snaith
Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 24/03/2025
Be part of our journey
Croda is a FTSE100 organisationdriven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employeesacross 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of noveland highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Caresectors.
We are passionate and excitedabout how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspirechanges within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliverits ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Applications Team Leader (Skin Care) to join our Personal Care teamto lead a team of scientists todeliver new skin care product developments to the business. You will be required to be technical lead on projects, providemanagerial support to the team, proactively seek out projects with externalorganisations, scope projects’ technical feasibility and propose futureprojects.
What we're looking for:
At Croda, we believe our people arethe heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment whereyou can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
1. With a degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science subject, you will have demonstrable experience of using technical knowledge and understanding to solve complex scientific problems
2. The ability to manage and progress multiple technical projects successfully
3. A background in experimental lab work with experience in method development and data analysis in a related area
4. Ability to lead and motivate a team of scientists
5. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
6. Possess strong interpersonal skills to build good working relationships within the local and global teams
7. A background in cosmetic science or knowledge of the skin care industry would be advantageous
8. Demonstrable understanding of developing new ingredients for the consumer care sector would be highly beneficial
What you'll be doing:
Be part ofa team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, whereyour ideas and contributions matter.
9. Working within the Skin Care team, plan, organise, and perform scientific research projects in particular area.
10. Design and carry out laboratory experiments, review the results and seek answers to problems encountered through collection of data and investigation.
11. Decide how to proceed with next experiment/stage of project.
12. Allocate project to self and other members of the team.
13. Capable to lead multiple projects in collaboration with business objectives, managing timelines, ensuring project meet key stakeholder expectations
14. Prepares scientific reports or datasheets detailing the organization's products and their applications.
15. Provide technical support to sales and marketing across the EMEA region, including representation at customers and various industry technical events
16. Support and develop sample testing capabilities in Skin Care for product validation and claim substantiation
17. Provide applications support to develop commercially viable speciality formulation ingredients that successfully meet customer market demands for performance, economics and regulatory compliance
What we offer:
Join aglobal organisation with countless opportunities for growth andleadership.
The successfulcandidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
18. Defined benefit pension scheme
19. 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
20. Private medical insurance
21. Free lunch in on-site restaurant
22. Access to share plans
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. Car leasing scheme
25. Generous parental leave
26. Retail platform benefits
27. Free car parking on Croda sites
28. Flexible workingarrangements
Application Information:
This position willbe based within our Innovation Centre located our UK Head Office in Cowick.
If you require any reasonableadjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our onlineapplication process, please email .
Croda recognises employees as our strength and thediversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoingsuccess. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value ondiversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis ofany protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, nationalorigin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, maritalor veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected underapplicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonableaccommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs,as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.