Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

R& D Deployment Oral Care Assistant Scientist - Fixed-Term Contract

This is an offer for a 12 Months Fixed-term Contract.

The position reports to EMEA Principal Scientist Oral Care and is based at Santa Palomba - Pomezia (Rome).

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22, 000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here .

What you will do

The R& D Deployment Oral Care Assistant Scientist will support and execute Research and Development projects in Oral Care focused on Listerine Brand.

Important to present both passion and technical skill to support the execution of various projects from CIP (cost improvements), commercial innovation, reformulation with technical rigor putting consumer at the center, good communication, ability of teamwork and intellectual curiosity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a technical expertise in product design/formulation and manufacturing process
• Support development of new formulations for cosmetics with innovative and strategic approach, taking in consideration consumer insights, compliance guidelines, environmental policies, cost restrictions and the impact to manufacture sites.
• Execute laboratories activities, for example: reformulation test and learn, sample productions (both screening and GMP samples), support on stability studies, sensory testing.
• Support and execute scale-up activities with hands-on involvement
• Support claims discussions and demos creation aligning with key stakeholders (like Oral Care Franchise, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Legal). Provide technical background for Scientific & Professional Engagement discussions.
• Ensure support of technical and logistical functions (Global R& D, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Analytical, Microbiology, Quality, Supply chain etc.) across the different projects
• Manage project timelines

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field is preferred
• At least 1 year of previous working experience in R& D Reformulation and/or Product Development
• Ability to work independently
• Advanced in English (B2 level and above)
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with different areas (global cross functional teams)
• Strong passion for science, technology, innovation and problem solving
• Working knowledge of Excel or statistical tools is preferred

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.