Want to work with the UK’s leading cosmetic formulation, safety and compliance lab?


At ADSL you will be given the opportunity to work on things that you care about. Your ideas and hard work will make a difference.
We offer a variety of recent graduate positions, scholarships and opportunities for experienced professionals to join an exceptional team of committed individuals. Based in leading edge facilities in beautiful Devon, you’ll be working at the forefront of product regulation and development in the key sectors of food, household goods and cosmetics.
ADSL are innovators and market leaders. We learn and adapt to new technologies, best practice and evolving regulatory standards every day. It’s fast-paced, it’s fun and it’s a fantastic team to be a part of. If you have the ambition to succeed, an innate ability for collaboration and the drive to make a difference, we can offer a great place to work, flexibility and a competitive package that reflects your level of experience and ability in the sector.
Competitive Salary
Fair pay. Fair play. We pay our team competitive rates of pay. Which essentially means equal to or more than the industry average.
Training and development
We are in the tech sector and every year we spend a percentage of our time researching and developing processes to make them more efficient. We work together as a team to innovate in this way.
Flexible working hours
Dependant on the role and circumstance you’ll be able to flex your hours to meet your needs, as long as this doesn’t impact the performance of the business.
Devon-based with remote options
Everything we do is driven by technology and efficiency. If remote working can deliver results, then we are onboard.
ADSL is a fantastic place to work, we’re on the cutting edge of cosmetic formulation and feel like we are really making a difference in the industry
Mark Bowes-Cavanagh, Managing DirectorOur current opportunities
available across our business.
Analytical Laboratory Technician
Paignton, DevonWork with a highly experienced laboratory team at our state-of-the-art facilities in Devon. As an Analytical Laboratory Technician you’ll be an integral part of the team, supporting with much of the sampling and testing that takes place within our labs. You’ll need strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to excel in this fast-paced, exciting environment.
Clinical Research Assistant
Paignton, DevonLooking for a role in clinical research? We’re looking for an assistant to support our research teams. Working in the areas of cosmetics, household goods and food, you’ll help to identify subjects for clinical trials, support the process of testing and analyse findings. You’ll be working with a highly engaged and experienced team in our accredited research and laboratory facilities based in Devon.
Dermatology Assessor
Paignton, DevonSpecialising in dermatology, you’ll become a key part of the close-knit team working from our DermaCentre in beautiful Devon. You’ll be involved in supporting our cosmetic facial and skin product customers with the testing and regulatory compliance processes they’ll need to complete before launching their new products. It’s a fast-paced but rewarding role within a highly experienced team.
Business Development Manager
RemoteAs Business Development Manager you’ll be tasked with helping to grow and shape the ADSL business for success in the future. You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team to identify and explore new opportunities within our target markets. Day to day tasks will be wide and varied but could involve nurturing relationships with key customer accounts and representing us at networking and trade events.
Analytical Manager
Paignton, DevonWorking in our fully accredited laboratory facility in Devon, you will be expected to create a culture of safe working practices within the analytical chemist team. Key responsibilities include preparation and testing using ICPMS, GCMS and HPLC as well as the development of new methods to meet changing customer demands. You will also use your experience of quality management to ensure we maintain the highest levels of accreditation within the scope of chemical analysis.
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Compliance Officer
Paignton, DevonCompliance is at the core of much of the work we do, that’s why it’s crucial we put in place a strong team to oversee it. As Compliance Officer you’ll work under our experienced Regulatory & Compliance Manager to monitor and put in place processes to ensure not only that we are compliant in everything we are doing, but that we’re staying up-to-date with all of the regulatory and compliance changes across the territories in which our customers operate too.