Specialist Technician (Learning & Teaching) - Cosmetic Science

The Opportunity
Are you passionate about Cosmetic Science and supporting the next generation of cosmetic scientists? Join the team at London College of Fashion as a Specialist Technician (Learning & Teaching), where you will play a key role in supporting practical teaching and learning activities across our Cosmetic Science provision.

As a Specialist Technician, you will provide expert technical guidance and support to students and academic staff, contributing to laboratory-based teaching, student projects and practical activities. You will support students in the preparation, formulation, testing and evaluation of cosmetic products, helping them to develop industry-relevant scientific and technical skills.

Using your experience of laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation, you will deliver technical demonstrations, provide practical instruction and support the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and facilities.

You will also contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Science laboratories, including preparing practical sessions, maintaining equipment and supporting safe working practices.

About you
To excel in this role, you should hold a relevant degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline, or possess equivalent relevant professional experience.

We are looking for candidates with experience of working in a scientific, analytical or applications laboratory environment, including operating analytical laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Experience of supporting practical teaching, technical instruction or laboratory-based learning activities is essential, together with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a diverse range of learners.

We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 30th June 2026, 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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