R&D Chemist

About the Company/Role:

• A reputable cosmetic contract manufacturing company with a strong presence in the Australasian markets
• Located in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne
• Seeking an experienced R&D Chemist to join their team on a permanent basis.
• We encourage all candidates who have pharmaceutical or Cosmetics experience to apply.
• Monday - Friday, standard working hours 

Duties:

Reporting to the R&D Manager, the key duties and responsibilities will be:

• Formulate existing and new products in a timely manner, with quality and budget in mind
• Produce formula samples in the laboratory following GLP
• Perform experimental testing and trials on new formulations
• Provide manufacturing and upscale assistance and support
• Conduct stability testing
• Communicate the status of new product development to the R&D Manager
• Develop and maintain Master Formulas and prepare related documents and records
• Initiate change controls and deviations when required
• Undertake in-house SPF, water resistance and photo-stability testing

To be considered for this role, you will have previously worked in an R&D role within cosmetic, pharmaceutical or personal care manufacturing environment.

Qualifications and Personal attributes you will bring to the role are as follows:

• BSc in Pharmaceutical / Formulation Science / Chemistry
• Minimum 2 years of experience within R&D in a cosmetic/personal care or pharmaceutical company
• A pragmatic ‘hands on’ approach.
• Organized and logical.
• A good level of interpersonal and communication skills.

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 Sarah or Deborah on 9040 1630

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