RD Manager mfx Biocide Pet Product Development
RD Manager mfx Biocide Pet Product Development
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Job Description
Founded in 2018 VIVERE is redefining the fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) industry through AIdriven innovation. Our integrated platform spans marketing design R&D production and supply chain management enabling us to build highgrowth datadriven brands. We have successfully launched 10 brands and over 150 products across home & garden pet care beauty and wellness selling through Amazon retail and select B2B partnerships.
Our biocide and pet care categories anchored by RepellShield and Belly & Paw are key growth drivers. To strengthen our product development efforts we are seeking a R&D Manager with expertise in chemistry to focus on biocides and pet care formulations. This role offers a pathway to a team lead position providing opportunities for growth within our highperformance innovation team.
A passion for handson lab work and creating preeminent products is essential for this role. You will drive formulation excellence ensuring our products meet the highest standards in efficacy safety and consumer experience.
Tasks
- Conduct handson laboratory work to develop and refine innovative biocides and pet care formulations.
- Monitor stability efficacy and safety of products troubleshooting failures and optimizing formulations.
- Collaborate with regulatory brand management procurement quality and operations teams to align R&D activities with business objectives.
- Comply with EU biocide regulations assist in safety assessments and claim validation.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with external labs suppliers and research institutions.
- Document R&D processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
- Manage project timelines and contribute to strategic product innovation efforts.
- Support B2B client projects from concept to commercialization also in cosmetics ensuring alignment with customer needs.
Requirements
- Masters or PhD in Chemistry Biochemistry or a related field (a strong chemistry foundation is essential).
- 3 years of experience in biocides pet care or household formulations. Some exposure to pet supplements and cosmetics is a plus.
- Passion for handson formulation work with a drive to create bestinclass highperformance products.
- Deep knowledge of formulation chemistry active ingredients and stability testing.
- Familiarity with EU regulatory frameworks (e.g. Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 BAuA registrations ISO 22716).
- Experience with microbiology preservative efficacy testing (PET) and patch testing.
- Ability to collaborate in crossfunctional teams and communicate technical findings to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Business fluency in English (German is a plus).
Benefits
- Highimpact role in a fastscaling datadriven FMCG startup.
- Opportunity for career growth with a path to a lead role in R&D.
- Work on highgrowth brands like Belly & Paw (Pet Care) and RepellShield (Biocides).
- Gain experience across the entire product lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
- Support cuttingedge B2B projects in cosmetics expanding your expertise.
- Collaborate with experts in R&D regulatory and business strategy.
- Enjoy a vibrant work environment in Hamburg with hybrid work options startup culture and team events.
Ready to shape the future of pet care biocides and cosmetics innovation Apply now!
Employment Type
Full Time
