R&D Formulator

Description

Davines Group is a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacturing of high-end hair and skin care products with three specific brands: Davines, [comfort zone] and /skin regimen/.

Our in-house production team has consistently developed scientifically proven and highly innovative organic products that, when combined with an innate sense of art and design, nurture both body and mind.  Promoting and transforming a holistic, healthy and sustainable lifestyle concept into a beautiful reality is our mission. Creating beauty from the inside out is our passion.

Our purpose is to be the best for the world, creators of good life for all, through beauty, ethics and sustainability.

JOB SCOPE

The mission of this role will be to create excellent formulas in terms of functional and sensorial performance, complying with the constraints of manufacturability, cost and safety.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Develop new formulations utilizing in-depth knowledge of chemical Ingredients and processes that meets the desired specification for efficacy and pleasantness;
• Perform and monitor stability, utilizing approved stability protocol, and Identify any corrective and qualitative-quantitative variations in accordance with the expected quality standards;
• Monitor KPIs and the progress of ongoing projects and follow the related reporting;
• Support during the industrialization scale up phases with a specific monitoring of pilot production;

• Defines the specifications of products collaborating with other departments;
• Collaborate as a key team member across the R&D department, contributing innovative ideas, expertise, knowledge, experiences with strong team spirit, and pride in organization’s contribution to the company.

PERSON SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience within the same role in structured and international cosmetic companies;
• Strong professional knowledge of Haircare and Skincare cosmetic formulation;
• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple tasks;
• High organizational and priority management skills;
• High interpersonal communication and relational competences;
• Strong flexible, precise and proactive attitude;
• Be a self-starter person with high motivation, capable of working independently, yet collaboratively within a fast-paced environment;
• Professional knowledge of Microsoft Software (Especially Excel);
• English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experiences in this function or post-graduate programs related to this professional area will be considered as plus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In Davines Group we celebrate diversity, and inclusiveness is a crucial pillar of our Ethical Chart.

For this reason, Davines Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status or other non-merit factor.