RD Manager mfx Biocide Pet Product Development

Founded in 2018, VIVERE is redefining the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry through AI-driven innovation. Our integrated platform spans marketing, design, R&D, production, and supply chain management, enabling us to build high-growth data-driven 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 an 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 high-performance innovation team.

A passion for hands-on 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 hands-on 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 hands-on formulation work with a drive to create best-in-class, high-performance 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 cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Business fluency in English (German is a plus).

Ready to shape the future of pet care, biocides, and cosmetics innovation? Apply now!

Key Skills

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 3+ years

Vacancy: 1

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