Duties & Responsibilities

Work closely with the commercial team and new external clients to develop a wide range of new products. Follow projects from prototype development through to manufacturing.
Manage multiple projects at any given time from inception to launch making sure each milestone is met on time
Development of formulas through stability, micro and compatibility testing
Manage all claim substantiation testing.
Establishing manufacturing procedures and resolve product or process problems.
Establish finished product specifications.
Proof labels and claims to ensure compliance with labelling legislations.
Manage formula qualification, lab scale up, and production scale up.
Work with production and oversee pilot batches and issue adjustments as and when needed.
Optimize current formulations to improve product quality and reduce cost.
Sourcing more cost effective and better quality raw materials.
Responsible for trouble shooting product issues (stability, ingredient substitution, processing issues, ability to use or rework product that is outside of specification).
Ensuring complete compliance of all raw materials and final products with current legislative constraints.
Investigate customer complaints together with the marketing, quality and production team, and take required action to resolve issues.
Involved in the export of products: Ensure compliance with international regulations; Liaise with international manufacturing company to ensure effective manufacturing and quality of final products.
Maintain a working knowledge of cosmetic regulations for cosmetics/active ingredient regulations.
Evaluation and improvement of analytical procedures, SOP's and specifications.
Participate in routine quality control analysis and assist with bulk batch adjustment.
Work effectively within the laboratory team to ensure product compliance.
Maintain excellent record keeping and generate documents (Batch Sheets, COAs, MSDSs, NCRs) as required.
Request and catalogue MSDSs for new raw materials.
Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment. Ensure good housekeeping.
Generate and maintain product Information

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum level of education/ qualifications required:

National Diploma or BSc in related field (Chemistry preferred) or Diploma in Cosmetic Chemistry with experience.
5 years’ experience in cosmetic formulation
Micro experience is a bonus

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