Research and Development Associate | Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) im Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung

Straub GmbH

Wertheim am Main, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Oct 29, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves supporting the development and optimization of cosmetic products, focusing primarily on skin and body care within a family-run cosmetics company in Wertheim am Main. The R&D Associate will be responsible for executing and documenting laboratory experiments, preparing sample and trial formulations, and conducting stability and application tests. A crucial part of the job is maintaining raw material data, laboratory journals, and product data necessary for proper declaration according to the Cosmetics Regulation (INCI). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Marketing teams, and assist in scaling laboratory formulations for production. This position requires a structured, independent, and precise working style, along with a passion for cosmetic ingredients and innovation, offering an interesting and varied role in a collaborative environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA), Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (PTA), Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), Chemical Laboratory Technician, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in a laboratory setting (required by qualification)
  • Initial experience in formulating cosmetic or chemical-technical products (advantageous)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Permanent employment contract