Product Development Scientist

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of iconic fragrances, while working alongside a world-renowned team at Coty, a leader in the fragrance industry. As a Scientist in our Fragrance Product Development team will take part of the planning and execution of a broad range of technical tasks, propose and put your own observations to test. Your curiosity and scientific knowledge will lead you to innovate and conduct proof of concept based on your experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Scientist, you are responsible for performing critical delivery, execution, and experimental work of day-to-day R&D projects, including generating and analysing data.

Deliver sustained contributions that result in new and improved products, operations and capabilities.  Your work is typically "hands on," in a lab, pilot plant and TPMs . 

• Develop formulas based upon R&D briefs received from Marketing or due to Regulatory Reformulations 
• Work with supervision to design experiments and schedule project activities. 
• Able to accurately prepare laboratory batches, color matching juices, conduct stability testing and perform analysis on stability results. 
• Able to guide Lab technician on preparing laboratory batches and stability readings. 
• Initiate and record all other formula testing, including microbiological, safety and claims testing. 
• Responsible of the scale up of the new formulas and piloting in the factories, discuss with the right people to get the right support. 
• Assist in developing solutions to a wide range of complex problems that require ingenuity and creativity. 
• Utilize good judgement and makes timely, practical, and technically sound decisions. 
• Update supervisor on Sr Manager on current projects on a regular basis. 
• Disseminate all required formula information, including Batch Cards, Manufacturing Instructions, Specifications, Ingredient listing. 
• Complete dossier documentation and raw material coding information. 
• Communicate directly with individuals throughout the Coty organization to obtain or disseminate information on projects. 
• Maintain excellent lab documentation of results, conclusion, and next steps. 
• Develop technical capabilities outside the initiative environment that requires, creativity, innovation, analytical thinking. Look for resources and takes ownership of the deliverables agreed with the manager. 
• Meet with raw material vendors to source novel ingredients. 
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures, including confidentiality and good laboratory practices. 
• Manage and execute multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Develop capabilities outside the initiative environment that support the R&D organization to lead the Luxury fragrance business with innovative, products, services, processes.
• Develop capabilities outside the initiative environment that support the R&D organization to improve resources, efficacy of current processes.
• Interface with other functions in the organization: GMKT, Initiative Management, Supply Chain, Procurement.

Working at Coty means building brands to inspire and enable our consumers to experience the confidence and joy of expressing their beauty. It’s also working hand in hand with your partners to achieve together the impossible, fearlessly kind to self, others and the planet.  

The Product Development team consists of 25 people, from different generations, nationalities spread over two continents, and you will work closely with several departments such as Claims, Sensory Team, Technology & Innovation teams etc... All your team colleagues are focused on results and supporting each other’s to achieve their goals.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

You enjoy formulation and working with fragrances, personal care products. As a Scientist, you have at least an entry level or min 2 years of experience, and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you:

• University degree in related science field or equivalent or Technical Vocation Degree with demonstrated experience.
• Fluency in English, any other language is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Utilize good judgment and makes timely, practical, and technically sound decisions.
• Excellent analytical and product management skills.
• Demonstrate high-level of team spirit and willingness to be flexible and agile.

OUR BENEFITS

As our Scientist, some of the benefits you will receive are:

• In addition to the salary, other benefits including lunch allowance, annual local public transport pass, 25 holiday days per calendar year + 3 floating days offered by the company.
• Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. 
• We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS  

1. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
2. A first online/in-person interview
3. A second interview
4. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career.