Matheus R. Schneider
São Paulo - SP
Summary
Innovative Industrial Chemist with 8 years in cosmetic R&D, focusing on hair colour formulation and technology. Developed oxidative and direct hair colour systems, bleaching products, and hair care formulations from lab to commercial scale. Expertise in ingredient technologies, formulation optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs. Committed to driving product innovation and enhancing hair colour technologies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Application Analyst
Barentz
Sâo Paulo - SP, Brazil
2025.02 - Current
- Developed permanent, semi-permanent, and hair care formulations tailored to Brazilian market needs.
- Evaluate new ingredients for technical performance in hair colour applications.
- Optimise formulations for stability, colour, sensory profile, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Validate cosmetic raw materials through laboratory testing.
- Provided advanced technical guidance to customers, enhancing product development outcomes.
- Deliver technical training seminars and formulation workshops for customer teams.
- Troubleshot customer formulations to enhance industrial-scale performance and resolve issues.
- Partner with sales, marketing, and global technical teams for new business opportunities.
- Represent Barentz during technical events and customer visits.
Plen R&D Analyst
Yamá Cosméticos
Cotia - SP, Brazil
2023.10 - 2025.02
- Develops permanent hair colour formulations through lab formulation and pilot trials.
- Develops oxidizing emulsions and bleaching powders for consistent salon results.
- Develops complementary hair treatment products to support colour maintenance.
- Optimises formulations to boost product performance and strengthen manufacturing reliability.
- Runs stability, compatibility, and performance tests to confirm consistent behaviour.
- Leads industrial scale-up activities from bench batches to factory readiness.
- Supports first industrial production batches to validate process transfer.
- Works closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs teams.
- Participates in innovation projects exploring new technologies and consumer trends.
Plen R&D Analyst
ITW - Chemical Group
Embu das Artes - SP, Brazil
2023.02 - 2023.10
- Led 2023 development of cosmetic formulations for personal care applications, enhancing product offerings.
- Directed laboratory testing and stability study planning for new formulations, ensuring compliance and product integrity.
- Coordinated production and quality teams for successful implementation of formulations at scale, optimising workflow.
R&D Assistant
Bioage - Hypera Pharma Group
Sâo Paulo - SP, Brazil
2021.10 - 2023.02
- Developed cosmetic formulations through execution of lab workflows and analysis, enhancing product quality at Bioscientific.
- Coordinated physicochemical testing to assess formulation performance and ensure reproducibility across batches.
- Oversee raw material qualification support and contribute to industrial scale-up planning.
- Lead formulation stability studies to inform validation timelines and decisions.
- Managed product validation support, preparing documentation and summarising trial outcomes to inform decision-making.
Production Assistant III
Melk Cosméticos
Sâo Paulo - SP, Brazil
2018.09 - 2021.09
- Assisted in production planning and optimised processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted quality control activities to ensure compliance with standards.
- Contributed to cosmetic manufacturing operations by assisting in daily production tasks.
- Acquired knowledge of GMP and manufacturing processes.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Cosmetic Technology
Instituto Cosmetologia
São Paulo, SP2021-01
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz
São Paulo, SP2018-01
Skills
- Formulation development
- Product optimization
- Stability testing
- Quality Management Systems
- Overall equipment effectiveness
- Single-minute exchange
- ISO 9001 Fundamentals
- Technical training
- Objectives and key results
- Process Management
- Quality Management Systems
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Russian
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- ISO 9001 Fundamentals
- OEE – Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- SMED – Single-Minute Exchange of Die
- OKR – Objectives and Key Results
- Process Management
- Quality Management Systems
Timeline
Senior Application Analyst
Barentz
2025.02 - Current
Plen R&D Analyst
Yamá Cosméticos
2023.10 - 2025.02
Plen R&D Analyst
ITW - Chemical Group
2023.02 - 2023.10
R&D Assistant
Bioage - Hypera Pharma Group
2021.10 - 2023.02
Production Assistant III
Melk Cosméticos
2018.09 - 2021.09
Master of Business Administration - Cosmetic Technology
Instituto Cosmetologia
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz