Research and Development (R&D) 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 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: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 10th October, 2023.