Company Overview
A fast-growing startup operating in the cosmetics and beauty industry, preparing to launch its business and build a strong presence in the market.
Job Summary
The Cosmetics Formulator, R&D, will be responsible for developing, testing, and evaluating cosmetic formulations, ensuring product stability, safety, and quality. The role involves conducting laboratory trials, assessing raw materials and active ingredients, monitoring beauty market trends, and coordinating technical formulation requirements with manufacturing factories.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and evaluate cosmetic formulations based on product requirements, performance expectations, and market trends.
- Conduct laboratory testing, sample preparation, and formulation trials to assess product performance and suitability.
- Perform stability testing and support product safety and quality assessments.
- Evaluate raw materials, active ingredients, and their suitability for different cosmetic applications.
- Document formulation procedures, trial results, test findings, and product development progress.
- Monitor emerging cosmetic ingredients, formulation technologies, and beauty industry trends to support product innovation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing factories to communicate formulation specifications, technical requirements, and product adjustments.
- Discuss and negotiate technical formulation details with manufacturing partners to address product performance and production challenges.
- Support quality assurance activities by identifying formulation inconsistencies and recommending corrective actions.
- Work closely with relevant internal teams and external partners to support the development and improvement of cosmetic products.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is mandatory.
- 1–2 years of hands-on experience in cosmetics formulation, research and development, or a closely related cosmetics laboratory role.
- Practical experience in cosmetic sample testing, formulation trials, stability evaluation, and quality assurance is required.
- Exposure to cosmetic manufacturing factories and formulation-related technical discussions is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to collaborate with manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams.
- Proactive approach to research, experimentation, and continuous learning.
- Knowledge of cosmetic formulation principles and product development.
- Understanding of cosmetic raw materials, active ingredients, and their applications.
- Practical knowledge of sample testing, trial evaluation, stability testing, and quality assessment.
- Ability to interpret test results and recommend formulation improvements.
- Awareness of cosmetic product safety and quality requirements.
- Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and technical documentation.
- Ability to conduct hands-on laboratory testing and formulation trials.
- Ability to evaluate product performance and identify formulation issues.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate technical requirements with manufacturing factories.
- Ability to manage multiple formulation trials and meet development timelines.
- Ability to stay updated on new cosmetic ingredients, active materials, and beauty market trends.
