Manager (Research & Development) for Akij Wellness Ltd.

Job Description

Title: Manager (Research & Development) for Akij Wellness Ltd.

Company Name: Akij Group

Vacancy: --

Age: 40 to 50 years

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ 10 to 15 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Cosmetics/Toiletries/Personal Care

Published: 19 May 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry, Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Chemistry, Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Technical/Engineering

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 40 to 50 years
∎ MSc. in Organic Chemistry.
∎ Strong knowledge of emulsions, surfactants, preservatives, active ingredients, and formulation chemistry.
∎ Experience in managing lab teams, R&D timelines, and working with manufacturing teams.
∎ MSc. in Organic Chemistry.
∎ Strong knowledge of emulsions, surfactants, preservatives, active ingredients, and formulation chemistry.
∎ Experience in managing lab teams, R&D timelines, and working with manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead the formulation and development of cosmetic (skin, hair, personal care) and detergent (liquid, powder, bar) products.
∎ Supervise and guide R&D lab staff in daily formulation, testing, and product optimization activities.
∎ Manage multiple product development projects from concept through to commercialization.
∎ Conduct stability studies, performance testing, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
∎ Coordinate with cross-functional teams including marketing, production, quality assurance, and procurement to align on product specifications and timelines.
∎ Stay updated with market trends, raw materials, and emerging technologies relevant to cosmetics and detergent industries.
∎ Collaborate with raw material suppliers and third-party labs for trials, ingredient validation, and certifications.
∎ Develop technical documentation including product dossiers, SOPs, and test reports.
∎ Maintain proper records for regulatory and audit purposes (e.g., ISO, GMP).
∎ Familiarity with international standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO, FDA, REACH, IFRA).
∎ Support troubleshooting during scale-up and production transfers.
∎ Lead the formulation and development of cosmetic (skin, hair, personal care) and detergent (liquid, powder, bar) products.
∎ Supervise and guide R&D lab staff in daily formulation, testing, and product optimization activities.
∎ Manage multiple product development projects from concept through to commercialization.
∎ Conduct stability studies, performance testing, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
∎ Coordinate with cross-functional teams including marketing, production, quality assurance, and procurement to align on product specifications and timelines.
∎ Stay updated with market trends, raw materials, and emerging technologies relevant to cosmetics and detergent industries.
∎ Collaborate with raw material suppliers and third-party labs for trials, ingredient validation, and certifications.
∎ Develop technical documentation including product dossiers, SOPs, and test reports.
∎ Maintain proper records for regulatory and audit purposes (e.g., ISO, GMP).
∎ Familiarity with international standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO, FDA, REACH, IFRA).
∎ Support troubleshooting during scale-up and production transfers.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Medical allowance, Provident fund, Gratuity, Insurance
∎ Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Employment Status: Full Time

Gender:
∎ Only Male

Job Location: Dhaka

Company Information:
∎ Akij Group
∎ Akij House, 198, Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak, (Gulshan Link Road), Tejgaon
∎ Group of Companies

Address::
∎ Akij House, 198, Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak, (Gulshan Link Road), Tejgaon
∎ Group of Companies

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 28 May 2025

Category: Medical/Pharma