[Job Vacancy] Research and Development Officer at Evans Industries Limited

Evans Industries is a manufacturing company, established over 20 years ago. Our purpose is to develop high quality home and personal care products at an affordable price. We are an ISO 90001 – 2015 certified company, therefore, all our operations comply with international standards. In admiration of the high quality products, Evans Industries products have become a household name and can be found across the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research & Development Officer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Descriptions

Develop product formulas
Perform necessary testing of samples (parameters check, sensory, preference test, stability test)
Prepare samples for usage testing and market survey
Submission of proposals for the improvements of existing products (cost, performance, packaging, etc.)
Attend training to further enhance knowledge in R&D and testing methods
Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment
Keep a proper record of all laboratory batches and experiments carried out (formulations and methods as well as observations noted during the trials)
Duplication of benchmark samples
Work with vendors on sourcing innovative ingredients, best prices and meeting project timelines
Visit trade shows both local and foreign
Proper filing or recording of all other processes essential to the functions of the R&D lab (samples receiving, equipment manuals, test methods, records of all tests carried out and minutes of the meeting with vendors)

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Chemistry
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the cosmetics industry
Proactive and self-motivated
Capable of accomplishing tasks and meeting targets with minimal supervision
Strong communication and listening skills
Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email