Specialist Technician (Learning and Teaching): Cosmetic Science

Employer: University of the Arts London
Location: LCF - East Bank Stratford, London UK
Salary: £38,359 - £47,109 pro rata per annum
Contract: Part time
Hours: Part time

Job description

The opportunity

The Cosmetic Science area at London College of Fashion is renowned for its specialist educational offer, which includes a unique course in the UK – integrated MSc Cosmetic Science.

Currently, there is an opening for Specialist Cosmetic Science Technician (Learning and Teaching). As a key member of our course team, you will provide support for student learning and to take responsibility for the day to day running of the Cosmetic Science Laboratories. You will ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contribute to the continuous enhancement of our service delivery. Your dedication to fostering a creative learning environment and your ability to navigate complex technical challenges will be essential. 

If you have the experience and passion for cosmetics, join us in our vibrant Stratford East Bank site and be a part of shaping the future of Cosmetic Science education.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Shahriar Khan on s.khan@fashion.arts.ac.uk or 07906121187.

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk

About you

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cosmetic science and educational / training background, holding a degree in Science and boasting practical experience in product formulation would help you to meet requirements for this challenging, but fulfilling role.

In addition to your science background and formulation experience, you will ideally possess strong IT skills, excellent planning and time management skills, have experience with the upkeep of scientific equipment and be able to communicates effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media. This role requires a dedicated commitment to ensuring safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement in laboratory operations. The successful candidate will actively contribute to curriculum development, research activities.  

Please note, this a Part-Time / Term time only post – (4 days a week, Term-time only). 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

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