Research & Development Chemist
1 month ago
Responsibilities:
Assist in formulation and new product development by carrying out lab trials and evaluating product performance.
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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).
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