R&I Technical Lead, Powders (AE590805)

A global leader in colour cosmetic and personal care product development and manufacturing is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join their cosmetic powders lab. The Research & Innovation Technical Lead will drive the company's product pipeline and competitive positioning through cutting-edge research.Core Responsibilities:Directing research and adoption of technologies to cement leadership in powder cosmetics, ranging from ingredients to processing methodsPinpointing and planning new innovation opportunities by leveraging consumer insights and market trendsPioneering formulas through re-engineering benchmarks, reformulations, chassis development, supplier collaborationsHeading disciplined experimentation via DOE to create differentiated powder productsOverseeing concurrent innovation projects from formula design through commercialisationBuilding institutional knowledge by mentoring scientists and chemists on development best practicesProviding ongoing manufacturing support through scale-up guidelines and issue resolutionEnsuring formula compliance, safety, and alignment with quality standardsAdditional responsibilities include maintaining current industry awareness, actively contributing to meetings/calls, documenting formulas to specifications, reviewing test data, and assisting with various R&I lab tasks.Skills & Experience:BSc or MSc in Science, preferably ChemistryExtensive experience in cosmetic formulation, including powder R&DLeadership ability and solutions-focused mindsetExcellent communication, organisation, and coaching skillsIf you're ready to create the next powder sensation, get in touch today!To apply for this role, please email your CV to ae@arthuredward.com quoting job ref AE590805.

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