Scientist, Technical Service

Elementis PLC.; Porto; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elementis PLC. in Porto, Portugal is seeking a lab-based role focused on formulation development and technical support for the Personal Care business.

The position involves developing prototypes, conducting laboratory testing, generating data, and communicating results to support customer projects. A chemistry-related degree with 2+ years of experience and proficiency in English and Portuguese is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science or Chemical Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in formulation development and/or ingredient testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong presentation and project management capabilities.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.
• Lab position with on-site work five days a week; willing to travel to trade shows and customer visits.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for new product development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to support customer-focused and internal projects for Personal Care.
• Develop prototypes and conduct laboratory testing, including analytical evaluations and stability studies.
• Generate, record, and communicate technical data and results to support projects and customer requirements.
• Support the evaluation of product performance and application characteristics through formulation preparation and testing.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for internal and customer-focused projects.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and work areas in compliance with quality, safety, and laboratory standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and customer initiatives.

Skills

Formulation development

Analytical testing

Regulatory awareness

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Presentation software

Project management software

Job description

The position will support customer-focused and internal technical projects within the Personal Care business. Responsibilities will primarily include laboratory work, formulation development, product testing, technical data generation, responding to customer inquiries, and providing technical support.

Job Description

Position in Organization

Reports to (Supervisor/Manager’s title): Head of Innovation Delivery, Personal Care

Location: Porto, Portugal

Grade: F

Responsibilities

1. You will work within a team to support customer-focused and internal projects for the Personal Care business.

2. You will develop prototypes and conduct laboratory testing, including analytical evaluations and stability studies, following established procedures and safety standards.

3. You will generate, record, and communicate technical data and experimental results to support project activities and customer requirements. 4. You will support the evaluation of product performance and application characteristics through formulation preparation and testing activities.

5. You will assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for internal and customer-focused projects.

6. You will maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and work areas in compliance with quality, safety, and laboratory standards.

7. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and customer initiatives.

Decision making

Typically, you have the authority to influence decisions related to technical direction, methodologies, approaches and product development processes.

What will it take

1. Communicates effectively: Communicates technical information clearly and effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams.

2. Action oriented: Takes ownership of assigned activities and delivers results in a timely manner while adapting to changing priorities.

3. Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to support customer-focused projects and shared objectives.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced understanding of formulation principles and product development processes for personal care applications.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Personal Care industry, market trends, and customer needs.
• Basic awareness of regulatory guidelines and restrictions for new product development.

Position Requirements

1. Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science or Chemical Engineering.

2. Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in formulation development and/or ingredient testing.

3. IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with a strong capability for presentation creation, Project management software. 4.

4. Language Skills: Verbal and written fluency in which English and Portuguese.

5. Working arrangements: Lab position, on site 5 days weekly.

6. Traveling required: Trade shows, customer visits as required.