Associate Dye Analyst II

Mission and Responsibilities:

In Salon Professional/Retail hair, Nail and GHD appliances we strive to be the #1 partner for retail customers & hair professionals and being the #1 value creator in the industry. We have a unique family of brands that are shaping the Beauty industry and are as well at the very heart of professional beauty. We lead innovation delighting salon clients with world-class technology and high-performing products and services.

We are looking for an experienced Expert in analytical chemistry and instrumental, analytical methods, based in Huenfeld.

As a team of dye experts, we strive to create best in class data accuracy and characterization for all of our dyes.

In this full-time position (100%) based in Huenfeld (Germany) you report to Technical Director, and support the dye teams in all matters regarding up-and downstream dye characterizations.

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