Associate Methods Specialist

Position Title: Associate Methods Specialist

Location: Morris Plains, NJ, USA 

**This is an entry level position, great for someone looking to start their career in R&D!**

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY 

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves. 

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 additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.  

THE ROLE 

We are actively looking for an Associate Method Specialist to join our R&D Performance Testing Lab team. You will work on method development projects and capability improvements, own instrumental methods to measure and analyze the superior performance of our hair color and care products. You will collaborate with project teams to deliver new benefits, insights and data to support claims and maximize the value of our initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• The successful candidate will be running lab experiments and work on various tests methods collaborating with global method colleagues.
• Collaboration with project teams to deliver new benefits, insights and data interpretation is key.
• Design and execution of experiments in labs with bio-physical test methods to characterize product performance.

• Coordination of the operations of the hair performance testing lab (PTL).
• Scheduling the daily activities in accordance with business needs. 

• You will be required to partner with multiple project teams and functions across the globe.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience in general lab work and lab management- either in school or corporate setting. 
• Affinity for instrument technology and digitization
• Effective listening and communication of approaches, results and conclusions in both written and oral form are an important component of the role.
• Strong data interpretation skills and the ability to statistically evaluate and report data
• The organization makes significant business decisions, including key claims and legal opinions on the data generated.  As such, the data generated must be of the utmost quality and this role requires the ability to spot inaccuracies.
• It will be essential that the candidate has some computing skills and experience with basic Office tools.
• Ability to work independently and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.  The ability to think critically and proactively offer innovative and creative solutions to improve methods, approaches and/or capabilities is essential.

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Pay Range: $50,000-$65,000 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). 

EEO OPPORTUNITIES 

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, 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 federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs 

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. 

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