Our Global Research & Innovation department is seeking a skilled cosmetic chemist with a passion for creating cutting-edge personal care products.
Our ideal candidate has hands-on experience in hair color formulation and product development, combined with a strong scientific foundation and passion for innovation. This role requires developing and optimizing formulations, supporting projects from concept to launch, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality professional products.
Develop and improve formulations for hair dyes, bleaches, and related professional hair color products, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Design, execute, and evaluate laboratory experiments to support formulation development and optimization.
Analyze test results and recommend formulation improvements based on scientific data and consumer insights.
Support product development projects from concept through commercialization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful scale-up, production, and launch of new products.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, ingredients, and regulations within the hair color category.
Mentor laboratory technicians and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
Proactively contribute ideas and initiatives to improve product performance, sustainability, and development efficiency.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in hair color formulation and development.
Solid understanding of cosmetic ingredients, formulation technologies, testing methodologies, and relevant regulations.
Experience supporting product launches and development projects.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Effective project management and organizational abilities.
Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across functions.
Curious, proactive, and motivated to contribute to innovation within the Hair Color category.