R&D Principal Analytical Chemist (gn)
R&D Principal Analytical Chemist (gn) – Wella Company
Location: Darmstadt, Hessen | Employment type: Permanent (at earliest possible time)
About Wella: Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprising iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally and a presence in over 100 countries, Wella enables consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.
R&D Overview
Research & Development in Wella is a highly collaborative and innovative group. You will work with scientists, engineers, and hair & nail artists who push technology and beauty trends forward. The team emphasizes safety, sustainability, quality and regulatory compliance at every step.
The Role
As part of the Analytical team, you will lead the analytical work for registration of oxidative hair color and perm products for the Asian market, primarily Japan. Your responsibilities include:
- Responsible for analytical work supporting product registrations of oxidative hair color and perm products for the Asian market, with a focus on Japan
- Performs and oversees HPLC and wet chemistry analyses
- Technical coaching and supervision of laboratory technicians conducting analytical procedures
- Compiles and summarizes analytical results into regulatory registration dossiers
- Develops and optimizes new analytical methods in compliance with Japanese regulations
- Engages in discussions with regulatory authorities and responds to inquiries
- Collaborates closely with the internal Regulatory Affairs department
- Contributes to broader analytical projects within the team
- Conducts complex chromatographic experiments and method validations
- Ensures adherence to QA standards and proper documentation of analytical work
- Partners with external service providers as needed
What You’ll Bring
- Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field and 3–5 years professional experience or PhD in a relevant field
- Strong background in instrumental analysis, especially chromatography
- Experience with wet chemistry techniques
- Solid background in analytical quality assurance and principles of method development and validation
- Experience with regulatory requirements and pharmacopoeia standards relevant to quasi drugs is an advantage
- Scientific rigor and a highly precise, detail‑oriented working style
- Management and coordination skills for supervising lab personnel and external partners
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international project teams
- Team player who values trust‑based and collaborative working relationships
- Excellent written and spoken English; German is an advantage
What You Can Expect at Wella
- A diverse and dynamic team passionate about R&D and beauty
- Attractive salary package with a wide range of benefits
- Free company parking and central location with good public transport connections
- Promotion of personal potential and individual career paths
- Support during the induction period and early responsibility opportunities
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
- A collegial working atmosphere with an appreciative corporate culture
- Open communication and an international, diverse environment where “WE” is in the foreground
Equal Employment Opportunity
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to ethnical origin, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with disability laws makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
- Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
- Industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing