Research & Development Chemist

Responsibilities:

• Assist in formulation and new product development by carrying out lab trials and evaluating product performance.
• Participate in production trials and process validation of personal care and cosmetic products.
• Liaise with suppliers for raw materials sourcing for new projects or improve the current formulation.
• Keep updated with current cosmetic and skincare trends, consumer insights, and competitive product strategies.
• Ensure product development compliance with ISO 22716, Halal, ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD), and statutory and company requirements.
• Conduct product stability, packaging compatibility, efficacy testing, and accurate trending of results.
• Manage and maintain all documents and records to ensure the laboratory is in a state of readiness for testing support.
• Participate actively in validation methods for analytical testing of new and existing products.
• Resolution of technical issues that arise during the development, production, operation, or performance-based.
• Participate in corrective and preventive actions on customer complaints by ensuring details are recorded and monitored and investigate products that fail compliance standards.
• Ensure adequate chemical inventories and lab consumables.
• Maintain workplace safety and cleanliness.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent, specializing in personal care and cosmetic products.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience/background in the personal care and cosmetic manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of personal care production and processing will be an added advantage.
• Understand how to develop formulation & functions of raw material.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).