Senior Chemist – Personal Care & Home Care

LOCATION : RAWANG

WE ARE SEEKING CANDIDATE PROFICIENT IN MANDARIN TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH MANDARIN SPEAKING CLIENT

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Chemist to join our Research & Development (R&D) team, specializing in the formulation and development of personal care and home care products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cosmetic chemistry and household product formulations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and working to develop innovative, high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and develop new personal care (e.g., skincare, haircare, body care) and home care (e.g., cleaning, laundry) products.
• Conduct product stability tests and performance evaluations to ensure safety, effectiveness, and shelf-life.
• Research new ingredients and stay updated on trends and innovations in the personal and home care industries.
• Collaborate with the marketing, packaging, and quality control teams to ensure product alignment with consumer needs and brand objectives.
• Ensure all products comply with regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, FDA, and other relevant guidelines).
• Develop technical documentation, including product specifications, ingredient lists, and formulation reports.
• Optimize existing formulations to improve product performance, cost-effectiveness, or sustainability.
• Manage the scaling-up of formulations from lab bench to manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot issues in product development, ingredient sourcing, or manufacturing processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in formulation chemistry for personal care and home care products.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic chemistry, surfactants, emulsifiers, preservatives, and active ingredients.
• Familiarity with formulation software and analytical testing tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., EU Cosmetic Regulation, FDA, REACH) in personal and home care products.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with natural or organic formulations.
• Knowledge of sustainable and eco-friendly ingredient sourcing and packaging.
• Experience with fragrance and colorant formulation.