R&D Associate, Germ Protection- Bar Soap Delivery
Core
Lead regional technical developments and oversee a small team in formulation development, analytical testing, and project planning for bar soap initiatives.
Role type
Senior R&D Associate (Formulation & Technical Lead)
Builds
New and existing bar soap products for the Dettol brand
Domain
Consumer goods / Personal care / Bar soap formulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Bar soap formulation, processing, and manufacture/scale-up expertise, Analytical testing, Project planning, Supplier partnership management, Regulatory claim validation, Industrial trial execution, Team leadership and mentorship, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Cosmetic formulation environment experience, Strategic thinking, Global mindset
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead regional technical developments on key bar soap initiatives, Oversee a small technical team on formulation and processing, Develop technical plans to meet project brief objectives, Initiate and leverage partnerships with raw material suppliers, Work with regulatory and marketing to validate new bar soap claims, Partner with supply and quality to conduct industrial trials, Ensure all development activity conforms to health & safety and quality requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership