Research and Development (R&D) Officer at Evans Industries

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 and Development (R&D) Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@evansng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 10th October, 2023.