Senior Detergent Performance Evaluation Specialist

Job Title: Senior Detergent Performance Evaluation Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

The Senior Detergent Performance Evaluation Specialist provides technical expertise in assessing the cleaning effectiveness, formulation performance, and quality characteristics of detergents and cleaning products. The role focuses on reviewing performance test data, evaluating formulation behaviour, analysing cleaning efficiency under different conditions, and supporting product development and quality improvement initiatives. Working entirely remotely, the specialist collaborates with formulation chemists, analytical laboratories, product development teams, manufacturers, and quality assurance professionals to ensure that detergent performance assessments are scientifically sound and consistently documented.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret detergent performance evaluation data for household, industrial, institutional, and commercial cleaning products.
• Assess cleaning effectiveness against different soil types, including grease, oils, protein-based stains, particulate matter, and mineral deposits.
• Evaluate test results relating to stain removal, detergency, soil suspension, rinsability, foam characteristics, and cleaning consistency.
• Review laboratory reports generated through standardized washing, cleaning, and surface-performance test procedures.
• Assess detergent performance across different water hardness levels, temperatures, concentrations, contact times, and application conditions.
• Evaluate the influence of surfactants, builders, enzymes, solvents, chelating agents, and other formulation ingredients on cleaning performance.
• Analyse comparative performance data for competing formulations and product variants.
• Review product compatibility with different substrates, fabrics, surfaces, and cleaning equipment.
• Assess formulation stability and identify potential relationships between physical properties and cleaning effectiveness.
• Investigate inconsistent performance results, unexpected formulation behaviour, and deviations from approved product specifications.
• Review test protocols, acceptance criteria, laboratory quality-control records, and analytical documentation.
• Coordinate remotely with testing laboratories to clarify results and recommend additional evaluations where necessary.
• Support the assessment of detergent concentration, dosage recommendations, and performance under intended conditions of use.
• Evaluate product performance claims against available technical evidence and validated test results.
• Prepare technical reports, comparative assessments, performance summaries, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Maintain traceable records of product evaluations, test results, deviations, and corrective action recommendations.
• Support formulation optimization projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor developments in detergent chemistry, cleaning technologies, testing methodologies, and relevant industry standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in detergent formulation, cleaning product testing, chemical product development, or performance evaluation.
• Strong understanding of surfactant chemistry, detergent formulation principles, and cleaning mechanisms.
• Experience interpreting detergency, stain removal, soil suspension, foam, rinsability, and surface compatibility data.
• Knowledge of detergent ingredients, including anionic and nonionic surfactants, builders, enzymes, solvents, and functional additives.
• Familiarity with standardized detergent and cleaning performance testing methods, including relevant ASTM, ISO, and industry-specific procedures.
• Understanding of the effects of water hardness, temperature, dosage, and substrate characteristics on cleaning results.
• Experience reviewing laboratory reports, product specifications, test protocols, and quality-control documentation.
• Knowledge of chemical product quality systems and relevant laboratory practices, including ISO/IEC 17025 principles.
• Ability to analyse performance trends, identify technical inconsistencies, and develop practical recommendations.
• Familiarity with product performance claim substantiation and technical documentation requirements.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and technical report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, data analysis applications, and electronic documentation systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with geographically distributed teams.

What We Offer

• Fully remote working arrangement within the stated UAE job location.
• Full-time senior technical role focused on detergent performance and cleaning product evaluation.
• Opportunities to contribute to formulation improvement and product development initiatives.
• Collaboration with formulation scientists, testing laboratories, manufacturers, and quality assurance teams.
• Professional development in surfactant chemistry, cleaning technologies, and product performance testing.

How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a cover letter highlighting your experience in detergent formulation, cleaning performance evaluation, laboratory data interpretation, and product quality assurance.

Application Subject: Application – Senior Detergent Performance Evaluation Specialist (UAE Remote)

• Important: This is a 100% remote technical review, data analysis, documentation, and coordination role. Physical product sampling, preparation of test solutions, laboratory cleaning trials, equipment operation, surface assessments, and instrument calibration must be performed by qualified local personnel. The specialist provides remote technical oversight and recommendations and does not replace on-site laboratory staff. Formal regulatory submissions, product safety determinations, certifications, and regulated approvals must be completed by appropriately qualified or authorized professionals. Candidates should confirm applicable employment arrangements, residency requirements, and work authorization before accepting an offer.