R&D Chemist - Cosmetics

About company/role:

• Join the R&D team within a cosmetics manufacturing company
• Based in the Western suburbs of Melbourne
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Normal business hours

Duties, but not limited to:

• 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 status updates on projects to the R&D Manager
• Develop and maintain documentations
• Stay up to date with the latest innovation with products and raw materials

Skills/experience:

• Tertiary education in Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Formulation Science, or similar discipline
• Proven work experience within R&D and Formulation
• Proven work experience within cosmetics (ideal), personal care or pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong work ethic and high attention for detail
• Ability to work with and negotiate with external and internal stakeholders

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 Cathy or Linda on 03 9040 1630.

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