Development Chemist

**_Overview:_**

**_ Key Responsibilities:_**
**Formulation Development**:

- Create and optimise cosmetic/personal care formulations.
- Conduct stability, compatibility, and performance testing.
- Develop innovative formulations in line with business quotas and strategic goals.
- Performance will be evaluated based on the delivery of innovative formulations and contribution to the product pipeline.

**Allergen Calculation**:

- Perform accurate allergen assessments and maintain documentation.

**Regulatory Compliance**:

- Ensure formulations meet local and international regulatory standards.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for product safety and compliance.
- Support regulatory submissions and audits.

**GMP & ISO 22716 Compliance**:

- Support quality assurance and participate in internal audits.

**Batch Upscaling**:

- Translate lab-scale formulations to pilot and full-scale production.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Document scale-up processes and troubleshoot production challenges.

**Reporting & Documentation**:

- Draft technical reports including Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for issues identified in batch production.
- Prepare and share PIFs and other relevant documentation with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain clear and accurate records of formulation development and testing outcomes.

**_ Qualifications & Experience:_**

- Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field.
- 3-6 years of experience in formulation development, preferably in cosmetics or personal care.
- Strong understanding of cosmetic regulations and compliance standards.
- Experience with GMP and ISO 22716.
- Proficient formulation skills and able to reverse engineer complex formulas.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team structure.