The Davines Group, founded in Parma in 1983, specializes in professional cosmetic products under the brands Davines for haircare and [ comfort zone ] for skincare. Led by Chairman Davide Bollati and CEO Anthony Molet, the Group is headquartered in Parma at the Davines Group Village, alongside which stand the Scientific Garden and EROC - European Regenerative Organic Center - a research center focusing on regenerative organic agriculture stemming from a partnership with the Rodale Institute. The Group became a B corp in 2016, and today has 8 subsidiaries, operates in 90 countries, and employs around 900 collaborators globally. Since 2019, both the Italian and US subsidiaries have been Benefit Corporations JOB MISSIONThe mission of this role will be to create excellent formulas in terms of functional and sensorial performance, complying with the constraints of manufacturability, cost and safety in line with Company' sustainable values.DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIESResearch of new raw materials, ingredients and technology to promote innovationInvestigate and summarize state of the art research on specific skin and ingredients topicsDevelop new and natural-based formulations utilizing in-depth knowledge of chemical Ingredients and processes that meets the desired specification for efficacy and pleasantness.Perform and monitor stability, utilizing approved stability protocol, and Identify any corrective and qualitative-quantitative variations in accordance with the expected quality standards;Knowledge of raw materials documentationDefines the specifications of products collaborating with other departments.Collaborate as a key team member across the R&D department, contributing innovative ideas, expertise, knowledge, experiences with strong team spirit, and pride in organization's contribution to the company.PERSON SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTSBachelor or master degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology or biotechnology Passion Skincare cosmetic formulation;Ability to work under pressure and on multiple tasks; Organizational and priority management skills;Interpersonal communication and relational competences;Strong flexible, precise and proactive attitude;Be a self-starter person with high motivation, capable of working independently, yet collaboratively within a fast-paced environment;Professional knowledge of Microsoft Software (Especially Excel);English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIn Davines Group we celebrate diversity, and inclusiveness is a crucial pillar of our Ethical Chart.For this reason, Davines Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status or other non-merit factor.
