The Davines Group, founded in Parma in 1983, specializes in professional cosmetic products under the brands Davines for haircare and [ comfort zone ] for skincare. Led by Chairman Davide Bollati and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anthony Molet, the Group is headquartered in Parma at the Davines Group Village, alongside which stand the Scientific Garden and EROC - European Regenerative Organic Center - a research center focusing on regenerative organic agriculture stemming from a partnership with the Rodale Institute. The Group became a B corp in 2016, and today has 9 offices, operates in 95 countries, and employs around 1000 collaborators globally.

Since 2019, both the Italian and American subsidiaries have been Vantaggi Corporations.

JOB MISSION

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to help grow our Research&Development; (R&D;) Department while upholding our core values of beauty, ethics, and sustainability.

As our R&D; Packaging & Testing Materials Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the technical, functional, and performance validation of packaging materials and systems through laboratory testing, the development of new testing methods, and the introduction of innovative analytical technologies.

This role contributes to the continuous evolution of packaging testing toward a more scientific, predictive, traceable, and data-driven approach, supporting evidence-based decision-making and risk assessment throughout the product development lifecycle.

What You Will Do

Testing and Validation

- Perform functional, dimensional, mechanical, performance, and analytical testing on packaging components, materials, and systems.
- Execute company testing protocols related to torque measurement, leakage testing, dispensing performance, priming time, content evacuation and residual content, migration studies, transportation testing, drop testing, label and decoration assessment, and accelerated aging evaluations.
- Prepare test samples, define testing conditions, and ensure compliance with established methods, timelines, sample sizes, and acceptance criteria.
- Analyze results critically, identify anomalies and potential risks, recommend further investigations or corrective actions, and prepare traceable technical reports.
- Ensure proper use, calibration oversight, and management of laboratory equipment while operating in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality Management System requirements.

Development of New Testing Methods

- Design, validate, and implement new testing methodologies for packaging materials, components, and systems.
- Define experimental plans, test parameters, sampling approaches, testing conditions, acceptance criteria, and data-processing methods.
- Compare newly developed methods with existing testing approaches and document repeatability, reproducibility, sensitivity, limitations, and application scope.




- Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of the company's validation framework.

Instrumental Testing and Innovation

- Assess, select, and introduce new analytical instruments and technologies for material characterization and packaging performance evaluation.
- Conduct instrumental testing activities such as force measurement analysis, vacuum testing, infrared (IR) and spectroscopic analysis, advanced dimensional measurements, mechanical testing, and transportation or environmental stress simulations.
- Analyze instrumental data, identify correlations with real-world packaging performance, and support the development of predictive risk indicators at the initial validation stage.
- Collaborate with equipment suppliers, external laboratories, universities, and scientific partners to evaluate emerging technologies, perform benchmark testing, and validate new solutions.
- Ensure the proper use, routine verification, maintenance, and operational availability of assigned laboratory equipment.

Materials, Sustainability, and Compliance

- Characterize and assess packaging materials, including innovative, lightweight, recycled, and recyclable materials.
- Evaluate the impact of material properties on packaging functionality, formula-to-pack compatibility, and overall packaged product robustness.
- Support Design for Recycling initiatives, recyclability assessments, and recycled-content projects by contributing to the technical validation of solutions against Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements.
- Collect, review, and manage technical data, certificates, and supplier declarations required for material qualification and traceability.

Documentation and Knowledge Management

- Create and maintain testing protocols, standard operating procedures, test sheets, and technical reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability.
- Archive test results and data according to company standards, contributing to the development of a searchable technical knowledge database.
- Share findings, limitations, recommendations, and technical evidence with Packaging teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Promote a testing culture grounded in scientific methodology, data quality, traceability, and risk-based decision-making.

Who You Are

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related scientific or technical field.
- Experience in laboratory testing, material characterization, validation, or quality assessment activities, preferably within packaging, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, or industrial sectors.




- Experience using analytical and testing equipment and managing experimental protocols.
- Knowledge of key packaging materials, including plastics, glass, aluminum, paper, paperboard, and multilayer structures.
- Understanding of physical, mechanical, functional, and performance testing applied to packaging materials and packaged systems.
- Ability to develop testing methods, interpret experimental data, and prepare clear technical documentation.
- Basic knowledge of applied statistics, risk assessment methodologies, and metrology principles.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and controlled documentation processes.
- Proficiency in technical English.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US At Davines Group, we may not be perfect, but we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where we grow together. We believe in the power of beauty—both in the products we create and in the way we treat the planet and people. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and when you join our team, you’ll become part of a company that makes decisions with the future in mind. We value individuals who are passionate about purposeful innovation and are eager to contribute to a positive impact on the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, BELONGING, WELLBEING AND CARE

At Davines Group, we believe that beauty begins with people. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, wellbeing, and care, where everyone can be fully themselves and feel seen and valued.

This commitment is embedded in how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions, as we continuously evolve our practices to ensure fair access to opportunities, reduce bias, and create conditions where everyone can thrive. This commitment reflects our ambition to do our best, with the awareness that this path is a never-ending journey of continuous learning.

Learn more about our full JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Commitment here https://davinesgroup.com/en/our-impact/le-nostre-policy The indicated salary range (€32.000– €36.000) represents the expected hiring range for this position, with consideration to the criteria indicated and requested. Actual compensation may vary depending on the experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

At Davines Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusiveness as core values that are integral to our Ethical Chart. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our hiring practices are free from discrimination, and we do not make employment decisions based on race, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other factor unrelated to merit.

We believe that a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and thrive.

📌 R&D PACKAGING & TESTING MATERIALS SPECIALIST (Parma)
🏢 Davines Group | B Corp since 2016
📍 Parma