R&D Chemist

About the company/role:
Based in the northern suburbs, this fast growing global manufacturing company has a range of private label beauty and haircare products created by a team of highly experienced formulators with creative and scientific backgrounds. Our client operates a fast paced, professional and collaborative environment to produce an extensive range of products for both Australia and international markets.The R&D chemist will be responsible for formulating and delivering new products to the market through planning and implementing development projects from concept through to full-scale production. 

Responsibilities include:

• Identify innovative concepts and trends in the market that are relevant to the industry.
• Development of new products following a brief
• Reformulate existing products while reducing costs of products managing the entire process from conceptualization to full-scale production.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing Team to provide insights on market trends and innovations.
• Prepare laboratory-scale batches for formulation, customer samples, and various tests. 
• Conduct stability and PET tests to ensure products are in line with agreed specifications to launch products within deadlines. 
• Assess cosmetic packaging for quality, functionality, and stability to ensure product integrity.
• Oversee scale-up and pilot batches, recommending efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Provide support to manufacturing for any troubleshooting & recommendations on how to fix out-of-product specifications.

Skills & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in the development and formulation of cosmetics and personal care products.
• Experience with SAP is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and good time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits/Culture:

• A generous salary is on offer.
• This is a tight knit team within a leading global company.
• Free parking on-site.
• Well established facilities.

Apply!
 
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Nikita or Susan on sydney@evolvescientific.com.au.

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