Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior R&D Chemist & a Junior R&D Chemist, you will be a key driver in developing and optimizing innovative baby care, personal care, and skincare products. You'll be responsible for driving formulation innovation, sourcing novel raw materials, ensuring regulatory compliance, and streamlining production processes for consistent, high-performance products.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulation Development & Innovation
- Lead formulation design and innovation for new products, aligning with market trends and customer needs.
- Research and apply cutting-edge raw materials and technologies to enhance product efficacy, sustainability, and competitive differentiation.
- Develop cost-effective, high-quality formulations that adhere to safety and performance standards.
Production Process Optimization
- Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure formulations are optimized for scalable, efficient mass production.
- Refine processes to minimize bottlenecks, improve batch consistency, and ensure smooth transitions from lab-scale to factory-scale production.
- Conduct pilot production trials to validate formulation processes for seamless upscaling.
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Oversee sample testing to ensure that all formulations meet safety, efficacy, and performance benchmarks.
- Conduct stability testing to guarantee product longevity and packaging compatibility.
- Partner with third-party labs for performance and efficacy validations to substantiate product claims.
Regulatory Compliance & Market Claims
- Ensure formulations comply with regulatory standards and support desired market claims (e.g., moisturizing, soothing).
- Work with regulatory teams to document and meet labeling requirements for local and international markets.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and consumer trends, adjusting formulations as necessary to maintain alignment.
Raw Material Innovation & Optimization
- Continuously source innovative raw materials, building strong relationships with suppliers to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Optimize raw material selection for balanced cost, performance, and sustainability, ensuring each formulation meets high-quality standards.
Project Management
- Lead multiple product development projects from concept through commercialization, managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Set clear project milestones and monitor progress, proactively addressing any potential issues to maintain momentum and meet deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and ensuring alignment on goals, priorities, and deliverables.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and quality control teams to ensure formulations are manufacturable, cost-effective, and high-quality.
- Work with marketing teams to integrate customer insights and market trends into the formulation process.
- Provide technical support for product launches and ongoing lifecycle management.
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Regularly review and refine formulation processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality.
- Implement continuous improvements to drive production scalability, reduce costs, and streamline documentation for process changes.
Continuous Product Enhancement
- Monitor product performance post-launch, incorporating feedback to improve existing formulations.
- Adapt formulations to meet shifting consumer preferences, maintaining product competitiveness and market relevance.
Mentorship & Coaching
- Mentor and coach junior formulators, providing guidance on formulation techniques, safety protocols, and industry best practices.
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge-sharing, creativity, and continuous learning within the team.
- Conduct regular check-ins to support the professional development of junior team members, helping them build technical skills and confidence in independent formulation work.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
- Industry Experience: 5+ years in formulation development, ideally within baby care, personal care, or skincare.
- Technical Expertise: Proven track record in raw material innovation, formulation design, stability testing, and process optimization for mass production.
- Cross-Departmental Skills: Strong ability to collaborate effectively across production, quality control, and marketing.
- Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and solving formulation challenges.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring attention to detail and adherence to timelines.
- Willing to be based in Shanghai, China for 6-9 month on-job training.
Why Join Us
Be a part of a forward-thinking, innovative R&D team focused on high-impact formulations.
Work on exciting projects that shape the future of the cosmetics industry.
Enjoy a collaborative work environment that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
