R&D Principal Analytical Chemist (gn)
Function: R & D Location:
Darmstadt, HE, DE
Work Arrangement: On-site
R&D Principal Analytical Chemist (gn) at Wella Company
At the earliest possible time | location: Darmstadt, Hessen | permanent
ABOUT WELLA
ABOUT R&D
Research & Development in Wella is a highly collaborative, competent and innovative group. You join diverse teams of highly passionate Scientists, Engineers and Hair & Nail Artists who innovate at the forefront of technology and beauty trends. We:
1. Deliver end-to-end innovation through an empowered learning culture, exploring, developing and qualifying innovations that delight consumers .
2. Innovate and bring to life the future of the Company, guided by focused consumer research and the trends that will grow our industry long term .
3. Drive safety, sustainability, quality and regulatory always front and center to our work .
We want you to join the Wella R&D family on an exciting journey through exciting challenges and opportunities as we become an independent, winning Wella again!
THE ROLE
As part of our Wella R&D Organization you will work in the Analytical team in close collaboration with other functions, integrated in the innovation process for hair color, perm as well as hair care or nail products. Your main responsibility will be to lead the analytical work for registration of oxidative hair color and perm products for the Asian market. You will develop and validate methods, generate analytical data and registration dossiers and assure compliance of methods and products with regulatory standards. Besides that, you will collaborate within the analytical team in the area of chromatography and conducting experiments that are crucial for new product development, toxicological assessments, and quality assurance of Wella products.
4. Responsible for analytical work supporting product registrations of oxidative hair color and perm products for the Asian market, with a focus on Japan
5. Performs and oversees HPLC and wet chemistry analyses
6. Technical coaching and supervision of laboratory technicians conducting analytical procedures
7. Compiles and summarizes analytical results into regulatory registration dossiers
8. Develops and optimizes new analytical methods in compliance with Japanese regulations
9. Engages in discussions with regulatory authorities and responds to inquiries
10. Collaborates closely with the internal Regulatory Affairs department
11. Contributes to broader analytical projects within the team
12. Conducts complex chromatographic experiments and method validations
13. Ensures adherence to QA standards and proper documentation of analytical work
14. Partners with external service providers
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
15. Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field and 3-5 years professional experience or PhD in a relevant field.
16. Strong background in instrumental analysis, especially in chromatography
17. Experience with wet chemistry techniques
18. Solid background in analytical quality assurance and the principles of method development and validation
19. Experience with regulatory requirements is needed, and working with pharmacopoeia standards relevant to quasi drugs is an advantage
20. Scientific rigor and a highly precise, detail-oriented working style
21. Management and coordination skills for supervising lab personnel and external partners
22. The role is designed for individuals who want to contribute through sustained lab-based contributions coupled with the ability to effectively communicate internally and externally
23. Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international project teams
24. Being a team player who values trust-based and collaborative working relationships
25. Excellent written and spoken English, German is an advantage
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT WELLA
26. A diverse and dynamic team; passionate about R&D and Beauty
27. Attractive salary package with a wide range of benefits
28. Free company parking as well as central location and good public transport connections
29. Promotion of personal potential and individual career paths
30. Support during the induction period and the opportunity to take on responsibility at an early stage
31. Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
32. A collegial working atmosphere at an employer with an appreciative corporate culture
33. Open communication and an international as well as diverse environment in which the "WE" is in the foreground!
Become a part of the "WELLA- family" - we live our values! #wellafamily #WellaCareers
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to ethnical origin, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.