Working Student R&D

ABOUT WELLA

Wella Company is one of The World’s leading Beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally and a presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. For more information about the Wella Company, visit our website www.wellacompany.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

ABOUT R&D

Research & Development in Wella is a highly collaborative, competent, and innovative group. You join diverse teams of highly passionate Scientists, Engineers and Hair and nail Artists who innovate at the forefront of technology and beauty trends. We:

• Deliver end-to-end innovation through an empowered learning culture, exploring, developing, and qualifying innovations that delight consumers.
• Innovate and bring to life the future of the Company, guided by focused consumer research and the trends that will grow our industry long term.
• Drive safety, sustainability, quality, and regulations always front and center to our work.

We want you to join the Wella R&D family on an exciting journey through exciting challenges and opportunities as we become an independent, winning Wella again!

For our Darmstadt Professional Beauty Research & Development team, we are looking for a Working Student (m/f/d) - Prestige Care & Styling to join us as soon as possible for at least 12 months assignment. The role focuses on co-developing and supporting product research and development.

THE ROLE

We offer an exciting technology development working student role for Wella Prestige Care & Styling. Your work will include:

• Be part of the Hair Care & Styling technology development/formulation team with a focus on shampoo and conditioner product platforms.
• Execute formulation experiments, stability studies and associated product lab tests/ characterization methods (e.g. viscosity measurements).
• Prepare laboratory batches and conduct corresponding characterization measurements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate existing knowledge.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Enrolment in Bachelor's or Master program in chemistry, cosmetic sciences, or a related discipline.
• A background in cosmetic product development or the regulated cosmetic environment is a plus.
• Team player and “can do” attitude.
• Desire to penetrate science deeply and support hair care product performance tests with robust science approaches.
• A bias towards beauty and being in touch with trends in the beauty industry.
• Communication and presentation skills for verbal and written communication (in English) of ideas, technical rationales, risks, issues and recommendations.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid certificate of enrolment for the entire period of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Exciting Technology Development Role – Support, develop, and qualify prototypes for new beauty products.
• International – Join a large multinational corporation with flat hierarchies and exciting projects.
• Team – Positive working environment and culture, practiced through diversity, togetherness and fun.
• Package – Attractive salaries and numerous Corporate Benefits.
• Beauty – Exclusive access to our beauty brands and world of products through regular charity sales and excellent activities on our beauty campus!

Become a part of the "WELLA family" and participate in rebuilding self-reliance.  We live our values! #Wellafamily

We offer qualified candidates equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, skin colour, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics. We comply with national and state disability laws and make reasonable arrangements for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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