Materials Associate Scientist [Fixed Term Contract]

Kenvue is currently recruiting for: Materials Associate Scientist [Fixed Term Contract] This position reports to the R&D Deployment Materials Senior Scientist and is based at Pomezia (Italy). Who we are At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's, and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team of approximately 22,000 diverse and brilliant people is passionate about insights, innovation, and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. Being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the lives of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science, and solve with courage. Join us in shaping our future—and yours. For more information, click here. What you will do The Materials Associate Scientist provides technical leadership to evaluate and execute projects that secure business, ensure compliance, reduce complexity, and optimize costs of our raw material portfolio (cosmetic and OTC). Responsibilities include leading and executing double sourcing qualification, managing changes (crisis, discontinuation, supplier-driven changes, and plant support), and coordinating with support functions such as Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Analytical, Microbiology, and Quality. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support and evaluate impacts of changes related to the raw material portfolio. Collaborate with global leads and functions to develop and manage Global Change Controls for multiple raw materials. Develop and own execution of Global Change Control Plans and Deliverables. Prepare lab batches of semi-solid and liquid products to assess equivalency. Coordinate with other business functions to evaluate change impacts. Interact with internal departments such as Procurement, Analytical, IM/EM sites, QA, PD, Regulatory, Toxicology, Claims, and Suppliers. Perform statistical analysis and reporting of lab data (using Minitab) for raw materials. Prepare technical justifications. Support manufacturing investigations and provide technical service to ensure business continuity. Seek guidance from team members and managers as needed. Manage project timelines. Qualifications What we are looking for Required Qualifications: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field (preferred). 1-2 years of experience in R&D Reformulation and/or Product Development (cosmetic & OTC). Ability to work independently and in a global environment. Fluent in English. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong problem-solving, complexity management, and decision-making abilities. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers. Strong passion for science, technology, innovation, and problem-solving. Working knowledge of TRU, CAPRI, Symphony is preferred. Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: pomezia, IT

Posted Date: 5/7/2025