Associate Dye Analyst (gn)

Function:  R & D

Location:  Huenfeld, HE, DE

Work Arrangement:  On-site

ABOUT WELLA

Wella Company is one of The World’s leading Beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. . For more information about the Wella Company, visit our website www.wellacompany.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

ABOUT R&D

Research & Development in Wella is a highly collaborative, competent and innovative group. You join diverse teams of highly passionate Scientists, Engineers and Hair & Nail Artists who innovate at the frorefront of technology and beauty trends. We:

• Deliver end-to-end innovation​ through an empowered learning culture, exploring, developing and qualifying innovations that delight consumers​.
• Innovate and bring to life the future of the Company, guided by focused consumer research and the trends that will grow our industry long term​.
• Drive safety, sustainability, quality and regulatory always front and center to our work​.

We want you to join the Wella R&D family on an exciting journey through exciting challenges and opportunities as we become an independent, winning Wella again!

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:    

• The role requires an advanced level of English language skills in oral and written form to communicate scientific results according to global standards.
• Advanced operating skills in IT systems such as MS office and particular analytical software (e.g. Agilent or VWR).
• Ability to provide expert judgements and interpretation of all typical standard analytical methods.
• Deep understanding of the science behind analytical methods.
• Good scientific understanding of physical/chemical data of chemical intermediates and namely common and new hair dyes
• Typical analytical methods include Karl-Fischer water determination, loss on drying experiments, titration to measure the assay and predominantly HPLC methods.
• Ability to develop new HPLC methods besides standard methods to tackle new compositions and intermediates.

Tasks:

• Central single analytical point of contact for all inquiries on dye related analytical questions
• Provide analytical support to dye capability team and to the technical material owner for dyes
• Inquire all required phys./chem. and analytical data to generate certificates of analysis for intermediates, chemicals, and hair dyes
• Perform other common analytical techniques such as titration etc. to complete the analytical characterization of dye projects
• Assume at a daily routine comprehensive analytical inspection of supplier dye samples in cooperation with the technical material owner to support downstream related supplier qualifications to enable cost savings and drive business contingency matters on all hair dye projects
• Assume responsibility for all analytical matters related to the dye development projects of the dye capability team. This includes full characterization of intermediates and finished dye samples from upstream origin.
• Develop new HPLC methods for new intermediates and potentially new dye developments to support full commercial qualifications
• Conduct root cause analysis runs for various out of spec cases of dyes
• Provide full analytical support to the dye manufacturing team and create certificates of analysis to support the internal dye making operation

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT WELLA 

• A diverse and dynamic team; passionate about Care and Styling 
• Attractive salary package with a wide range of benefits 
• Free company parking as well as central location and good public transport connections 
• Promotion of personal potential and individual career paths 
• Support during the induction period and the opportunity to take on responsibility at an early stage 
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 
• A collegial working atmosphere at an employer with an appreciative corporate culture 
• Open communication and an international as well as diverse environment in which the "WE" is in the foreground! 

Become a part of the "WELLA- family" - we live our values! #wellafamily #WellaCareers

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 and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.