- 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.

- Robust problem -solving, analytical, and project management skills.

- Excellent communication (written & verbal) for cross -departmental collaboration.

- Leadership ability to mentor junior team members.


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