vivere

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VIVERE GmbH

51-200

Germany

Founded in 2018, **VIVERE** is redefining the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry through AI-driven innovation. Our integrated platform spans marketing, design, R&D, production, and supply chain management, enabling us to build high-growth, data-driven brands. We have successfully launched 10 brands and over 150 products across home & garden, pet care, beauty, and wellness, selling through Amazon, retail, and select B2B partnerships.

Our biocide and pet care categories – anchored by RepellShield and Belly & Paw – are key growth drivers. To strengthen our product development efforts, we are seeking a **R&D Manager (m/f/x) with expertise in chemistry to focus on biocides and pet care formulations**. This role offers a pathway to a team lead position, providing opportunities for growth within our high-performance innovation team.

A passion for **hands-on lab work** and **creating preeminent products** is essential for this role. You will drive **formulation excellence**, ensuring our products meet the highest standards in efficacy, safety, and consumer experience.

## Tasks

*   Conduct hands-on laboratory work to develop and refine innovative biocides and pet care formulations.
*   Monitor stability, efficacy, and safety of products, troubleshooting failures and optimizing formulations.
*   Collaborate with regulatory, brand management, procurement, quality, and operations teams to align R&D activities with business objectives.
*   Comply with EU biocide regulations, assist in safety assessments and claim validation.
*   Establish and maintain partnerships with external labs, suppliers, and research institutions.
*   Document R&D processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
*   Manage project timelines and contribute to strategic product innovation efforts.
*   Support B2B client projects from concept to commercialization, also in cosmetics, ensuring alignment with customer needs.

## Requirements

*   Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field (a strong chemistry foundation is essential).
*   3+ years of experience in biocides, pet care, or household formulations. Some exposure to pet supplements and cosmetics is a plus.
*   Passion for hands-on formulation work, with a drive to create best-in-class, high-performance products.
*   Deep knowledge of formulation chemistry, active ingredients, and stability testing.
*   Familiarity with EU regulatory frameworks (e.g., Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, BAuA registrations, ISO 22716).
*   Experience with microbiology, preservative efficacy testing (PET), and patch testing.
*   Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
*   Business fluency in English (German is a plus).

## Benefits

*   High-impact role in a fast-scaling, data-driven FMCG start-up.
*   Opportunity for career growth, with a path to a lead role in R&D.
*   Work on high-growth brands like Belly & Paw (Pet Care) and RepellShield (Biocides).
*   Gain experience across the entire product lifecycle – from concept to commercialization.
*   Support cutting-edge B2B projects in cosmetics, expanding your expertise.
*   Collaborate with experts in R&D, regulatory, and business strategy.
*   Enjoy a vibrant work environment in Hamburg, with hybrid work options, startup culture, and team events.

**🚀 Ready to shape the future of pet care, biocides, and cosmetics innovation? Apply now!**

Employee

<p>Founded in 2018, <strong>VIVERE</strong> is redefining the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry through AI-driven innovation. Our integrated platform spans marketing, design, R&amp;D, production, and supply chain management, enabling us to build high-growth, data-driven brands. We have successfully launched 10 brands and over 150 products across home &amp; garden, pet care, beauty, and wellness, selling through Amazon, retail, and select B2B partnerships.</p>
<p>Our biocide and pet care categories – anchored by RepellShield and Belly &amp; Paw – are key growth drivers. To strengthen our product development efforts, we are seeking a <strong>R&amp;D Manager (m/f/x) with expertise in chemistry to focus on biocides and pet care formulations</strong>. This role offers a pathway to a team lead position, providing opportunities for growth within our high-performance innovation team.</p>
<p>A passion for <strong>hands-on lab work</strong> and <strong>creating preeminent products</strong> is essential for this role. You will drive <strong>formulation excellence</strong>, ensuring our products meet the highest standards in efficacy, safety, and consumer experience.</p>
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Conduct hands-on laboratory work to develop and refine innovative biocides and pet care formulations.</li>
<li>Monitor stability, efficacy, and safety of products, troubleshooting failures and optimizing formulations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with regulatory, brand management, procurement, quality, and operations teams to align R&amp;D activities with business objectives.</li>
<li>Comply with EU biocide regulations, assist in safety assessments and claim validation.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain partnerships with external labs, suppliers, and research institutions.</li>
<li>Document R&amp;D processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility.</li>
<li>Manage project timelines and contribute to strategic product innovation efforts.</li>
<li>Support B2B client projects from concept to commercialization, also in cosmetics, ensuring alignment with customer needs.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field (a strong chemistry foundation is essential).</li>
<li>3+ years of experience in biocides, pet care, or household formulations. Some exposure to pet supplements and cosmetics is a plus.</li>
<li>Passion for hands-on formulation work, with a drive to create best-in-class, high-performance products.</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of formulation chemistry, active ingredients, and stability testing.</li>
<li>Familiarity with EU regulatory frameworks (e.g., Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, BAuA registrations, ISO 22716).</li>
<li>Experience with microbiology, preservative efficacy testing (PET), and patch testing.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>Business fluency in English (German is a plus).</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>High-impact role in a fast-scaling, data-driven FMCG start-up.</li>
<li>Opportunity for career growth, with a path to a lead role in R&amp;D.</li>
<li>Work on high-growth brands like Belly &amp; Paw (Pet Care) and RepellShield (Biocides).</li>
<li>Gain experience across the entire product lifecycle – from concept to commercialization.</li>
<li>Support cutting-edge B2B projects in cosmetics, expanding your expertise.</li>
<li>Collaborate with experts in R&amp;D, regulatory, and business strategy.</li>
<li>Enjoy a vibrant work environment in Hamburg, with hybrid work options, startup culture, and team events.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>🚀 Ready to shape the future of pet care, biocides, and cosmetics innovation? Apply now!</strong></p>


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