Formulation Chemist Responsibilities:
* New Product Development
* Developing formulations of Personal Care, Skin Care, Oral Care and Color Cosmetics products.
* Formulate raw materials including powder, liquid and gel products to meet ingredient standards and deadlines.
* Follow industry standards on scientific significance, accuracy, safety and record keeping.
* Optimize formulated ingredients to meet cost objectives and to manage availability of raw materials.
* Follow the latest technologies in encapsulation, particle electrical charge control and dispersion mechanisms.
* Execute project commitments and pursue contingency plans.
* Knowledge of stability testing and record result.
* Test substances for composition, properties, structures and reactions.
* Prepare research proposals including analytical, technical and financial data for developing and testing new or improved products.
* Identify testing abnormalities and execute corrective actions.
* Review competitive products and trade publications and prepare reports on comparative tests, raw material information, and educational scopes.
* Manage daily laboratory operations and schedules.
* Monitor equipment operations and maintain cleanliness in the laboratory.
* Plan, execute and monitor laboratory research programs and technologies.
* Train and supervise scientific staffs.

Formulation Chemist Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent science.
* 7 years in Personal Care product formulation.
* Knowledge of industry trends latest & updated.
* Motivated and works well in teams and independently.
* Requires strong communication skills.
* Must be able to collaborate with groups to help address product / formula issues.
* Able to work on project independently and take extra step to get the job done.
* Able to handle different types of product formulation.
* Able to work with short timelines, manage multiple projects with competing dates.
* Able to identify safe & effective ingredients for use.
* Flexible to develop new products & to think out of the box