R&D Associate - Category (Assistant Manager level)
About this position
Responsibilities
• Ensure all technical aspects of the product development, maintenance are carried out as per the agreed timings, with any issues or risks clearly highlighted to line manager in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the cross functional internal and external team to ensure technical milestones are met.
• Coordination of factory line trials, subsequent R&D qualification testing and validation prior to launch.
• Ensure all relevant product specifications and internal documentation is in place and fully approved prior to full production start-up.
• May involvement line management of one or more Assistants or Associates– if applicable ensure they are effectively managed and encouraged in their personal development.
• To be consumer minded and have an understanding of behaviour across the different regions and translate this learning into product design and development.
• Balance formulation and product performance robustness and challenging cost targets.
• Development of robust evaluation methodologies leading to sustainable and consumer-relevant claims.
• Support idea/concept generation where appropriate.
• Ensure all IP considerations are fully taken into account during the product development process.
• Responsible for the compilation, approval and circulation of technical reports throughout the product development process.
• All assigned development activity must conform to legislative, health & safety and environmental requirements.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Chemical Engineering, Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical sciences, Cosmetic formulation.
• Relevant experience within product development role within FMCG environment or Chemical environment. Medical device experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical.
• Good command in English.
*** Must be able to work at Wellgrow Industrial Estate***