R&D Senior Chemist
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Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Formulation Development: Design develop and optimize innovative and stable formulations for skin care cosmetics and oral care products (e.g. creams serums shampoos toothpaste etc.).
- Technical Leadership: Provide expertise in raw material selection stability testing and scalability for manufacturing.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure formulations meet global regulatory standards (FDA EU ISO COSMOS etc.).
- Testing & Validation: Conduct stability compatibility and performance testing to ensure product efficacy and safety.
- Process Improvement: Troubleshoot production issues and refine formulations for cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed lab records SOPs and technical reports for internal and client review.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing QA/QC and Production teams to align R&D efforts with business goals.
- Guide junior chemists and lab technicians in best practices and innovation.
Requirements
- Strong expertise in cosmetic chemistry emulsion systems surfactants and polymer science.
- Proficiency in formulating skin care (e.g. anti-aging moisturizers) cosmetics (makeup colorants) and/or oral care products.
- Experience with rheology modifiers preservative systems and active ingredients (e.g. peptides retinoids hyaluronic acid).
- Knowledge of GMP ISO 22716 and regulatory guidelines for cosmetics/personal care.
- Familiarity with lab equipment (e.g. viscometers pH meters FTIR HPLC).
Soft Skills:
- Innovative mindset with a passion for developing cutting-edge products.
- Strong problem-solving analytical and project management skills.
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) for cross-departmental collaboration.
- Leadership ability to mentor junior team members.
- Bachelor s/Master s degree in Chemistry Cosmetic Science Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Additional certifications (e.g. SCC Diploma Regulatory Affairs) are a plus.
- 5 years in R&D formulation within skin care cosmetics or oral care.
- Experience in private label/OEM manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of successful product launches.
Benefits
- Career growth & learning opportunities
- Team-building & fun work culture
- Performance bonuses as per company policy
Required Skills:
Strong expertise in cosmetic chemistry emulsion systems surfactants and polymer science. Proficiency in formulating skin care (e.g. anti-aging moisturizers) cosmetics (makeup colorants) and/or oral care products. Experience with rheology modifiers preservative systems and active ingredients (e.g. peptides retinoids hyaluronic acid). Knowledge of GMP ISO 22716 and regulatory guidelines for cosmetics/personal care. Familiarity with lab equipment (e.g. viscometers pH meters FTIR HPLC). Soft Skills: Innovative mindset with a passion for developing cutting-edge products. Strong problem-solving analytical and project management skills. Excellent communication (written & verbal) for cross-departmental collaboration. Leadership ability to mentor junior team members. Education & Certifications: Bachelor s/Master s degree in Chemistry Cosmetic Science Chemical Engineering or related field. Additional certifications (e.g. SCC Diploma Regulatory Affairs) are a plus. Preferred Experience: 5 years in R&D formulation within skin care cosmetics or oral care. Experience in private label/OEM manufacturing is highly desirable. Proven track record of successful product launches.
Required Education:
Strong expertise in cosmetic chemistry emulsion systems surfactants and polymer science.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- IT Audit
- Art And Craft
- Export Import Documentation
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- Chemistry
