Lab Formulator
Job Location:
Seoul - South Korea
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Job Summary
About the Company
Our client is a leading European cosmetics company specialising in the development and manufacturing of high-quality color cosmetics for global beauty brands. With a strong focus on innovation technical excellence and product quality the company supports international clients from formula development to finished products.
As part of its continued growth in Korea the company is looking for a senior R&D professional to lead local laboratory activities drive formulation projects and ensure strong technical regulatory and customer-facing standards.
About the Job
The Lab Formulator will be responsible for developing new color cosmetics formulas from scratch including product formulation shade development testing documentation and scale-up support. This role will focus on face lip or eye makeup formulations depending on the candidates technical expertise.
The position requires strong hands-on formulation experience in color cosmetics with the ability to work on product development from concept stage through testing validation documentation and industrial scale-up. The successful candidate will also contribute to innovation monitoring by studying skincare liquid foundation and Korean scientific trends and by sharing insights with internal R&D teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a formulation professional who enjoys working in a technical creative and international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Product Formulation and Development
Formulate new color cosmetics products from scratch with a focus on face application lip makeup or eye makeup depending on the assigned profile.
Carry out color development and shade adjustment according to project requirements.
Develop formulas that meet customer expectations technical standards performance requirements and regulatory requirements.
Support the creation of innovative formulas aligned with Korean market trends and global beauty standards.
Testing and Technical Validation
Conduct stability compatibility and safety-related tests for developed formulas.
Prepare clear and accurate test reports and technical documentation.
Ensure claims substantiation is properly supported through appropriate data testing and documentation.
Support the preparation and validation of regulatory documents related to raw materials and packaging.
Scale-Up and Industrialization Support
Support the scale-up of developed products with Korea-based external partners C2 or CG.
Work closely with internal teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure formulas can be transferred effectively from lab scale to production scale.
Identify and resolve formulation or process-related issues during scale-up.
Ensure product quality consistency and compliance throughout the development and scale-up process.
Raw Materials Packaging and Supplier Coordination
Identify and evaluate relevant raw materials packaging and ingredients for new product development.
Organize supplier seminars and participate in supplier discussions.
Attend industry fairs and monitor new ingredient packaging and formulation innovations.
Coordinate purchasing needs for raw materials packaging and ingredients through the Office Manager.
Innovation and Market Intelligence
Study and share insights on skincare liquid foundation formulation and new Korean scientific trends.
Feed relevant insights into the EXPLORE group and CG R&D teams.
Monitor local and international beauty innovation trends especially in Korean cosmetics.
Contribute to internal technical knowledge sharing and innovation discussions.
Cross-Functional and International Collaboration
Collaborate with R&D laboratory management suppliers external partners and global teams.
Join DORA activities from time to time when required.
Travel to Germany occasionally for technical meetings training project alignment or collaboration with global R&D teams.
Requirements
Profile Requirements
Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in one of the following fields: Cosmetic Science Pharmacy Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biochemistry Related scientific discipline
Experience
Around 5 years of relevant experience in cosmetic formulation or product development.
Strong hands-on experience in color cosmetics formulation is required.
Experience in one or more of the following formulation areas is preferred: Base makeup / face makeup Liquid foundation Skincare-related color cosmetics Liquid lip and cheek products Lip stylo Lip emulsion Eyeliner Mascara.
Technical Competencies
Strong understanding of color cosmetics formulation and product development.
Hands-on experience creating formulas from scratch.
Ability to conduct color development and shade matching.
Knowledge of stability compatibility and safety testing processes.
Ability to prepare technical reports and formulation documentation.
Understanding of claims substantiation and regulatory documentation for raw materials and packaging.
Experience supporting product scale-up or working with external manufacturing partners.
Good awareness of Korean beauty trends ingredients and formulation innovation.
Knowledge of skincare or liquid foundation formulation is a strong advantage.
Soft Skills
Creative and technically curious mindset.
Strong attention to detail and scientific rigor.
Ability to manage several development projects at the same time.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
Comfortable working with suppliers external partners and internal global teams.
Able to work independently while keeping stakeholders updated.
Language and Mobility
Fluency in Korean is required.
Professional English communication skills are required.
Ability and willingness to travel to Germany from time to time is required.
Required Skills:
Profile Requirements Education Bachelors or Masters degree in one of the following fields: Cosmetic Science Pharmacy Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biochemistry Related scientific discipline Experience Around 5 years of relevant experience in cosmetic formulation or product development. Strong hands-on experience in color cosmetics formulation is required. Experience in one or more of the following formulation areas is preferred: Base makeup / face makeup Liquid foundation Skincare-related color cosmetics Liquid lip and cheek products Lip stylo Lip emulsion Eyeliner Mascara. Technical Competencies Strong understanding of color cosmetics formulation and product development. Hands-on experience creating formulas from scratch. Ability to conduct color development and shade matching. Knowledge of stability compatibility and safety testing processes. Ability to prepare technical reports and formulation documentation. Understanding of claims substantiation and regulatory documentation for raw materials and packaging. Experience supporting product scale-up or working with external manufacturing partners. Good awareness of Korean beauty trends ingredients and formulation innovation. Knowledge of skincare or liquid foundation formulation is a strong advantage. Soft Skills Creative and technically curious mindset. Strong attention to detail and scientific rigor. Ability to manage several development projects at the same time. Good communication and collaboration skills. Proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation. Comfortable working with suppliers external partners and internal global teams. Able to work independently while keeping stakeholders updated. Language and Mobility Fluency in Korean is required. Professional English communication skills are required. Ability and willingness to travel to Germany from time to time is required.
