Salary: EUR 60-70,000 + relocation support
Do you love consumer insights, technical breakthroughs and compelling product stories?
Are you ready to make a move forward in your career and location?
A global leader in colour cosmetic and personal care product development and manufacturing is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join their cosmetic powders lab. The Research & Innovation Technical Lead will drive the company’s product pipeline and competitive positioning through cutting-edge research.
Core Responsibilities:
– Directing research and adoption of technologies to cement leadership in powder cosmetics, ranging from ingredients to processing methods
– Pinpointing and planning new innovation opportunities by leveraging consumer insights and market trends
– Pioneering formulas through re-engineering benchmarks, reformulations, chassis development, supplier collaborations
– Heading disciplined experimentation via DOE to create differentiated powder products
– Overseeing concurrent innovation projects from formula design through commercialisation
– Building institutional knowledge by mentoring scientists and chemists on development best practices
– Providing ongoing manufacturing support through scale-up guidelines and issue resolution
– Ensuring formula compliance, safety, and alignment with quality standards
Additional responsibilities include maintaining current industry awareness, actively contributing to meetings/calls, documenting formulas to specifications, reviewing test data, and assisting with various R&I lab tasks.
Skills & Experience:
– BSc or MSc in Science, preferably Chemistry
– Extensive experience in cosmetic formulation, including powder R&D
– Leadership ability and solutions-focused mindset
– Excellent communication, organisation, and coaching skills
If you’re ready to create the next powder sensation, get in touch today!
