Function: R & D
Location:Darmstadt, HE, DE
Work Arrangement: On-site
At the earliest possible time | location: Darmstadt, Hessen | permanent

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE

• Design and execution of care & styling formulation experiments including development of learning plans to validate formulation pathways.
• Initiates product tests in global test salons and external cosmetic studies to qualify new products.
• Co-develops technical success criteria for formulation tasks based on design brief and product insights.
• Partner with the various functions, especially Product Development/Technical Brand Management, Process Development and Packaging Development, to ensure smooth upscaling and commercialization of new care & styling products.
• Documents formulation/lab work in respective IT systems and creates formula cards in SAP RD. Manages multiple priorities effectively and maintains high quality data and technical standards.
• Internally and externally focused. Constantly seeking out and intently listening to consumers, customers, suppliers and external experts with knowledge and experience which can positively impact our business.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education: Scientific/chemical engineering background. Academic degree (Master or Bachelor with relevant experience) or laboratory technician apprenticeship and multi-year experience in laboratory work.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in design, execution and documentation of formulation of shampoo/conditioner/styling or other cosmetic products is preferred.
• Proven record of planning and executing technical work with rigor and discipline.

IT SKILLS

• MS Office, plus experience with SAP RD or similar R&D management system & formula repository.
• Experience in use of computer systems to run laboratory measurement equipment, e.g. rheometers.
• Programming skills, understanding of AI principles, and the ability to use AI tools for specific tasks is a plus.

As part of our Wella R&D organization in Darmstadt, Germany, you will support the global Wella businesses hands-on in our Care and Styling Formulation team. Care and styling products have been driving the growth of Wella in the past years and formulation plays a central role to keep the innovation pace. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Product Developer to join the care & styling formulation team. In this role, you will own the formulation work for care & styling technical and innovation initiatives x-brand for both professional and retail hair, developing holistic care & styling platform innovations and partner with the technical multifunctional teams on the respective product qualification efforts.