Description
R&D Scientist Regional Baby Care
Implementing product innovation for Aveeno Baby & Johnsons Baby across Asia
This position reports into the Head of Regional Baby Care and is based in Mumbai, India. You will be part of an Asia-wide R&D organization, serving millions of consumers across multiple markets
Who we are
At Kenvue, we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brandsincluding NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON'S and BAND-AID are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers hearts and homes.
What will you do
The R&D Scientist Baby Care is responsible for the implementation of innovation projects to support our Regional product pipeline for Baby Care: From Creams to Lotions, from Shampoo's to Cleansers, you will have the opportunity to showcase your capability across our two iconic baby care brands - Aveeno Baby & Johnsons Baby
Your primary responsibility is to deploy product innovation combining Asian consumer insight with formulation expertise to assemble products that consumers love. Delivering high quality, safe, sustainable & efficacious products with exceptional consumer experience whilst ensuring formulas are ready for scale-up to production.
You will need to be a passion about products and science, combining requirements on product performance & quality, together with strong consumer insight. This will mean you working with our consumer scientists, packaging, analytical teams, quality & process development teams, so you need to be a strong communicator and ensure our innovations deliver On-Time-in-Full.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for delivering innovation projects for Aveeno Baby & Johnsons Baby
To maintain a safe and healthy work environment that complies with the company's policies. - Working safely in our laboratory, handling materials and operating equipment
Planning, executing and reporting laboratory trials managing ingredient and formulation documentation to high standards in Kenvue systems.
Developing and testing laboratory prototypes across a range of baby creams, lotions, shampoos & washes
Identify and report potential risks with formula designs and suggest ways to mitigate and improve.
Draft and execute technical reports and presentations.
Create & refine impactful product demo's that bring our science to life for consumers & customers.
Create rigorous data sets and strong advice that allows business leaders to take data-based decisions.
Working as part of a multi-functional team as well as being able to manage & seek guidance on your own workplan, run experimental programmes independently.
To accurately record experimental finding and observations, maintaining high standards of data quality and record keeping across internal systems.
Participate on technical team meetings and report findings to Head of Regional Baby
Qualifications
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree, some industrial experience is preferred but not essential, Chemistry / Chemical Engineering degrees preferred
Passionate to learn and develop in formulation and product science
Work experience gained through internships or university industrial programmes also welcomed.
As the role requires working with teams across Asia, you will need to have strong English skills (or willing to develop in role)
Experience within laboratory environment & using/operating lab or a background in consumer science also welcomed.
What's in it for you
Competitive Benefit Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location Asia Pacific-India-Maharashtra-Greater Mumbai
Job Function RD
