Our Client Our client is a large manufacturing business with a proven history of building strong relationships with suppliers, customers and local communities. With a start up mentality, this organisation is always striving to grow. Role We are seeking a highly skilled R&D Chemist specialising in skincare, cosmetic or sunscreen product formulation. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing innovative beauty products for a highly valued customer base. This position will report directly to the Supervisor of the R&D laboratory. Key responsibilities include; Develop new formulations for internal and external customers. Reformulate and improve existing formulas. Preparation of laboratory scale batches for the purpose of formulation and development, customer samples and all testing. Interpret customer requirements for new products, prepare samples and documentation. Implement product stability protocols. Follow up on stability results. Develop, write, and review product specifications, test sheets, master formula and manufacturing instructions, in conjunction with the QA Manager and Production Manager. Responsible for up scaling of new formulations to full scale production (for both internal and external customers). Work collaboratively with production to solve manufacturing issues quickly. Provide technical documents (MSDS of the formula and LOIs) Comply with company procedures and policies, GMP and all safety regulations both in laboratory & manufacturing area. Ability to work in a cross functional team-based culture. Ability to deliver against project deadlines. Provide quotations/formula costs to account manager. Provide technical support to the customers. Coordinate with external laboratories for conducting necessary testings. Prepare samples and technical documents for innovation meetings and conferences. Skills Required Appropriate formulation and technical qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Science/Chemistry, Diploma of Personal Care Formulation) 1-2+ years' experience within the cosmetics formulation industry Experience in formulation and development of emulsions, suspensions, creams, lotions, washes etc. Outstanding technical skills with extensive knowledge of R&D standards. Understanding of company's basic operation principles and policies. Solid communication skills both written and verbal. Get in Touch If you require more information on the role or if you have any further questions, please contact Dean Colwell via email on (email protected)