Cosmetic Formulators & Chemists / Chemist – Cosmetics & Personal Care

GMT Global Manufacture; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GMT Global Manufacture is seeking a skilled Cosmetic Chemist with 5–7 years of experience in formulation development for skincare and personal care products. The role involves creating and testing formulations, collaborating with R&D, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science and possess strong knowledge of ingredients and formulation processes.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years experience in a cosmetic or personal care manufacturing setup.
• Strong knowledge of formulation and compliance standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot formulation or production issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for creams, lotions, and serums.
• Produce lab samples and scale them to pre-production batches.
• Ensure compliance with UAE/GCC regulations and perform stability testing.

Skills

Knowledge of raw materials

Emulsification systems

Good communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry

Cosmetic Science

Job description

Any Arab National, Any European National, Indian, Filipino

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Experience: 5 to 7 years

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: GMT Global Manufacture

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Cosmetic Chemist to join our growing team at GMT Global Manufacture. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of hands-on experience in formulation development for skincare, haircare, and personal care products. You will be responsible for creating, testing, and refining formulations, producing approved samples, and working closely with the R&D and production teams to ensure consistency and quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field
• 5–7 years experience in a cosmetic or personal care manufacturing setup
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, preservatives, and emulsification systems
• Experience in producing approved lab and production samples
• Ability to troubleshoot formulation or production issues
• Good communication and documentation skills

Skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize formulations for creams, lotions, serums, oils, scrubs, and gels
• Produce lab samples and scale them up to approved pre-production batches
• Maintain accurate records of formulation trials and raw material compatibility
• Ensure all formulations comply with UAE/GCC regulations and INCI standards
• Work closely with the production team to ensure seamless batch-to-batch transfer
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to meet product expectations
• Conduct stability and compatibility testing of new products
• Stay updated with trends, new ingredients, and global market innovations

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GMT Global Manufacture is a UAE based company specializing in custom formulation private labeling and contract manufacturing of personal care products.