Scientist

We are working with global speciality ingredients manufacturers for industrial, personal care and cosmetics industries.

Job title: Senior Application Scientist, Application Development – Personal Care & Cosmetics

Location: Ghent, Belgium

Job Summary:

• This position has responsibility for new product development in support of Home and Personal Care businesses.
• In particular, this role will build fundamental technical knowledge in using cellulose esters for personal care applications, such as Cellulose Ester Microbead technology in colour cosmetics and skin applications.
• The ideal candidate has fundamental knowledge and experience in the physicochemical aspects of personal care products and she/he will be responsible for translating market needs into product concepts and subsequently developing those concepts into commercial products
• Candidates should be able to function effectively in an innovative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.

Job Requirement:

• Masters in Material Science, Colloidal Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related field.
• 10 years of industrial experience in successful application development in areas including but not limited to personal care/cosmetics.
• Demonstrated broad working knowledge in a wide range of polymer science skills including structure-property relationships, polymer physics, characterization, and polymer testing.
• Knowledge of the interaction of materials and formulations with substrates such as skin, hair and fabric

The position would offer highly competitive remuneration and relocation assistance.