Job Description

US:

In 2010, we started making sun care products to protect ourselves, our families, and our friends from the damaging rays of the sun. Since then, we’ve grown and expanded into hair care and lip care products, and even launched Baby Bum, our rad plant-based baby skin care line. Along the way, we’ve been building an amazing, like-minded global community of friends that encourage us and help us be better. Today, we are looking for a few more talented and passionate people to join our crew – not for the money or the awesome location to live and work, but for the opportunity to change the world a little with us.

Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Research and Development Associate Manager. This position reports into the Manager, R&D and will support the development and optimization of sunscreen formulations while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards and regulatory requirements. The R&D, Associate Manager will work closely with senior team members to assist in driving product innovation and technical excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong technical background, leadership potential, and a passion for innovation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Product Formulation Development: Support the development and optimization of regulated and non-regulated product formulations, ensuring they meet performance and consumer appeal standards.
• Testing & Analysis: Assist in the planning and execution of product testing, including SPF testing, water resistance, stability, and skin compatibility assessments. Analyze and document results and support data interpretation to ensure products meet performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate and partner with the Regulatory team to ensure that product formulations comply with all regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EU, TGA, Health Canada).
• Research & Innovation: Stay up to date with new and emerging ingredients, technologies, and industry trends that could enhance the performance and effectiveness of our products and delivery systems. Assist in integrating new innovations into product development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as operations, quality, regulatory, finance, sales, and marketing, procurement, and the PMO teams. Assist with coordination to ensure smooth transitions from formulation development to commercialization.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all research, testing, and development activities. Assist in preparing technical reports and updates for senior management and other stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Help identify areas for improvement in current formulations. Support the entire IQR team in developing strategies to optimize product performance, cost, and consumer satisfaction.
• Process Support: Assist in refining and optimizing product development processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
• Sustainability & Environmental Considerations : Ensure the incorporation of sustainable practices into the product development lifecycle and adhere to the ingredient and component guidelines as provided by parent company.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 2-4 years of experience in R&D, product development, or formulation, preferably in the sunscreen, personal care, or cosmetics industry.
• Basic understanding of sunscreen formulations and delivery systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards for sunscreen products (FDA, EU, TGA, Health Canada, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for scientific research and product development.
• Experience with stability studies, sensory testing, and product scaling.

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Knowledge of emerging trends in the sunscreen market.
• Familiarity with COPTIS, Specright, or similar specification management software systems.

Job Requirements:

• Full Time
• Limited Travel

Compensation & Benefits:

• $72,300-95,000 is the salary range for this position. It represents a portion of the overall package, and includes flexibility based on the candidate's qualifications.
• Bonus
• Full benefits package

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description

does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Disclaimer: Please note, if you are selected to have a chat with us, you will receive an email from a @sunbum.com domain. Anyone else is an imposter. Lame. Be aware of phishing emails/text messages. Sun Bum will never text or WhatsApp you about your candidacy or ask for personal, confidential information beyond what’s typically required for a job application. Double lame.

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