Market Researcher / Laboratory Assistant at Givanas Group

Givanas Group is a dynamic and innovative multi-business organization that operates across industries, providing high-quality products and services to customers in West Africa. Givanas also enhances the quality of life for people worldwide by delivering high-quality products and services that enrich their daily experiences. They aspire to be an indispensable part of consumers’ lives, ensuring that their brands resonate with customers across cultures and geographies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Market Researcher / Laboratory Assistant

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Givanas Cosmetics
Sector: Cosmetics Industry

Job Summary

• The Market Researcher will be responsible for conducting comprehensive market research and analysis of Cosmetics products, market trends, and consumer behavior.
• The primary objective of the role is to provide insights that will inform strategic decision-making for the development and launch of new Cosmetics products, as well as to enhance the performance of existing products.

Job Duties

• Carry out market research in the assigned areas
• Construct and maintain a central database for recording market data. You will be expected to monitor the quality of the data, and continually implement improvements.
• Build out internal communication channels to keep the wider business updated with market news
• Consistently exercise independent judgment and discretion in research matters
• Prepare and submit regular reports that summarize findings in a digestible, graphical, and actionable manner
• Support research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.
• Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured products.
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.
• Support to hire and develop R&D personnel.
• Support in the research, design and evaluation of materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment.
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Manage customer relationships and perform reviews, customer visits, and product testing.
• Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process, and finished products.

Requirements

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or equivalent
• 1-2 years of proven experience in research & Development in the cosmetic industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research, M&E concepts and international quality standards;
• Fluency in English both written and spoken skills.
• Adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent IT skills across the Microsoft desktop suites and the following:
• Statistical software packages: SPSS, SAS, R or Stata.
• Database manipulation {{SQL}} and CRM management.
• Advanced data visualization methods: Tableau, Business Objects.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, with people of all levels.

Salary

• N170,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2024.