R&D Chemist | [O-22]

FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities: LEAD FORMULATION WORK: Propose and develop prototypes based on the brief discussed with marketing.
Supervise formulation or other critical tasks to provide guidance.
Run performance assessments: stability studies (including instrumental data) of new developments; define physical and chemical parameters of finished products by studying historical specification data.
Design in vitro and vivo experiments to support development, claims, and competitive understanding.
Edit reports to share broadly with the technical community and commercial.
Manage salon testing and be accountable for all associated safety/regulatory requirements, as well as documentation of results.
Analyze database of salon expert grading; run statistical assessments and make recommendations.
Run competitive landscape monitoring and reports; maintain patent awareness to monitor relevant activity.
LEAD NPD PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Determine completion timeline and monitor progress to ensure project is on track.
Be accountable for R&D project tracking in multifunctional meetings.
Manage proper documentation (systems, software, and procedures).
Request freedom to practice reviews, as well as regulatory/safety reviews.
Follow through with cross-functional departments for completion.
Study different manufacturing processes in the laboratory to facilitate the scale-up to production and support process development during industrial production.
Maintain close liaison with QC to ensure the quality of the first productions.
Edit technical documentation for new developments using SAP or other tools (ingredient list, regulatory approval, etc.).
LEAD PORTFOLIO MAINTENANCE: Keep portfolio maintenance: identify cost savings and harmonization for all technical products.
Propose formula changes according to the globalization strategy.
Reformulate current formulas to be adapted to regulatory and/or purchasing requirements.
Requirements: University degree in chemistry or a similar discipline.
Experience in research and development of hair products.
Expertise in research and development of cosmetic products.
Advanced level of written and oral English.
Good skills in communication in English.
Fluency in Microsoft Office tools.
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