Title:  Specialist, Laboratory (Hamburg)

Our Company

DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For 160 years, we have been marketing, selling, and distributing high-quality products and brands for multinational and Fortune 500 companies. Through our Business Units Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology, we deliver sustainable growth for our partners. We contribute to improving the quality of life for our employees and people in the local communities in which we operate. Headquartered in Switzerland, DKSH is publicly listed and operates in 36 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We employ over 28,000 specialists and produced net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2024. https://www.dksh.com

Job Summary

We are looking for a curious and innovative Specialist, Laboratory to join our Personal Care Industry team. Pioneering our Personal Care innovation lab in Hamburg, you will support product development through hands-on formulations, raw material selection, quality control and techniques. You will contribute to innovative solutions, working closely with technical and commercial teams to support business projects and application development.

General Responsibilities

• Develop innovative formulations by selecting the right raw materials and conducting performance and stability tests
• Ensure products consistently meet international quality standards
• Support smooth daily lab operations through inventory management, organized documentation, and equipment calibration
• Collaborate closely with sales and technical teams by contributing your expertise to product trials and creating technical materials
• Prepare engaging presentations for customers to showcase product benefits
• Share insights and progress across business teams to strengthen product knowledge through technical input and internal training

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Master’s Degree/ Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or a similar related discipline
• Strong understanding of the Personal Care industry and proven experience in laboratory processes
• 2 years of work experience in a Personal Care lab preferred
• Fluent in German and English; any other language is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and autonomously in a multicultural environment
• Strong organizational skills, collaborative, and communicative personality

Our Offer

• Remuneration: In addition to your salary, you will receive holiday pay, Pluxee lunch vouchers and paid ticket for the public transport (“Deutschlandticket)
• Performance-related remuneration with attractive company pension provision
• Health insurance coverage
• Company’s fitness: We collaborate with Urban Sport Club for a gym membership
• Centrally located office at Baumwall in Hamburg

Why It's Great to Work at DKSH

At DKSH, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond the ordinary: enriching people's lives. Through the products and services we provide, DKSH positively impacts millions of lives everyday. Join our team where entrepreneurship meets flexible work arrangements. Take the leap and start a journey where you can grow and make a difference!

Learn more about working at DKSH: https://www.dksh.com/careers

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