Company DescriptionOPAR Perfumes is an artisanal perfumery born in Lisbon, Portugal.
In our labs customers with our perfumers create their personal fragrances, as unique as they are.
Our specialty are niche fragrances that become a signature scents of our customers, blended on the spot.
To support our growth in Portugal and abroad, we are looking for an experienced R&D specialist for our new factory and lab in Lisbon, Portugal.Role DescriptionAs a R&D Specialist, you will be responsible for the creation, development, and production of a variety of products, including personal fragrance, home fragrance and cosmetics.
You will combine your deep knowledge of good manufacturing practices with your product development and laboratory skills to craft unique, small batch products for OPAR brand as well as B2B clients.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Development: develop proprietary formulation for a variety of products (focus on personal fragrance, home fragrance and bodycare), accordingly to the NPD briefProduction: produce small batches of selected products, following GMP and ISO standardsInventory management: control raw materials inventory quality and quantity wiseResearch and Innovation: stay updated on industry trends, emerging ingredients.
Experiment with new materials and technologies to develop brand's competencies in the NPD field.Formula Documentation: maintain detailed records of formulations and evaluations.
Ensure accurate and organized documentation of all work to facilitate future reproductions and modifications.Quality Control: ensure that all fragrances meet the highest quality and safety standards, adhering to industry regulations.QualificationsB.Sc.
(from PT or other member from the EU) in Pharma, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine or Chemical Engineering, Cosmetics LL.BExperience in Product Development in the cosmetic industryAbility to work in a laboratory settingIndependent and self-drivenPassionate about cosmetic and fragrance industryStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsTeam playerPrevious experience in the personal care or fragrance industry is a mustEnglish and Portuguese language is a must haveWhat do we offerCompetitive salary for the Portuguese marketFlexible work scheduleWorking with the best industry suppliersIndustry trade show participation (eg.
Cosmoprof, In Cosmetics)Very agile, dynamic and friendly work enviroment