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R&I Technical Lead, Powders (AE590805)

12 May 2024

ref : PA-23394

location : Toronto - Canada

company : Arthur Edward

R&I Technical Lead, Powders (AE590805)

Salary: CA$100-120,000 + relocation support

Do you love consumer insights, technical breakthroughs and compelling product stories?

Are you ready to make a move forward in your career and location?

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 methods
 Pinpointing and planning new innovation opportunities by leveraging consumer insights and market trends
 Pioneering formulas through re-engineering benchmarks, reformulations, chassis development, supplier collaborations
 Heading disciplined experimentation via DOE to create differentiated powder products
 Overseeing concurrent innovation projects from formula design through commercialisation
 Building institutional knowledge by mentoring scientists and chemists on development best practices
 Providing ongoing manufacturing support through scale-up guidelines and issue resolution
 Ensuring formula compliance, safety, and alignment with quality standards

Additional 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 Chemistry
 Extensive experience in cosmetic formulation, including powder R&D
 Leadership ability and solutions-focused mindset
 Excellent communication, organisation, and coaching skills

If you’re ready to create the next powder sensation, get in touch today!

CONTACT :

To apply for this role, please email your CV to ae@arthuredward.com quoting job ref AE590805.

Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.


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