RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST

Delta Laboratories Inc.; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Continuous Improvement initiatives

PerkBox discounts

Job summary

Delta Laboratories is seeking an "R&D / Formulation Chemist" to join our Somersby team. You will develop and improve cosmetic, personal care and therapeutic formulations from concept through to market launch, with exposure to high‑end products.

You will optimise manufacturing processes, provide technical troubleshooting across cross‑functional teams, and design validation and stability studies to support product development, ensuring GMP and TGA compliance.

Job description

• Salary – Generous, dependent on experience.
• Flexibility – start and finish times.
• Continuous Improvement – drive ideas and project teams.
• PerkBox – receive access to various discounts through our association with Perkbox.
• Location – Somersby NSW based, close to the Gosford freeway exit on the toll-free M1.

Delta Laboratories is a highly successful Australian business located in Somersby on the Central Coast. For over 40 years, we have partnered with some of Australia’s most ambitious beauty and wellness brands to bring high‑quality products to market.

From initial brief and product development through to commercialisation and manufacturing, we work closely with our customers to bring great products to life and build long‑term partnerships that drive mutual growth.

With more than 120 employees across three locations and multiple disciplines, we foster a culture that values collaboration, innovation and internal development.

Our commitment to Sustainability ensures we proactively reduce our ecological footprint while continuously improving our practices to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.

What is the role?

We are seeking an R&D / Formulation Chemist to join our team in Somersby. You will be involved in developing and improving formulations across high‑end cosmetic and personal care products, as well as over‑the‑counter therapeutic products providing exposure to a broad and technically engaging range of work.

The role:

• Develop and commercialise new cosmetic, personal care and therapeutic products from concept through to market launch.
• Optimise existing formulations and manufacturing processes to improve product quality, performance and efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support to manufacturing and cross‑functional teams.
• Design, conduct and evaluate validation, stability and efficacy studies to support product development.
• Prepare pilot batches, support scale‑up activities and maintain accurate technical documentation and reports.
• Ensure formulations, processes and documentation comply with GMP, TGA and other relevant regulatory requirements.

About you:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a practical approach to technical troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• An immediate start is available for the right candidate.
• Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in cosmetic, personal care or pharmaceutical product formulation and development.
• Experience within a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment and knowledge of TGA requirements.
• Experience formulating sunscreens or hair care products would be highly regarded.

If you are passionate about innovation, enjoy solving complex formulation challenges, and want to play a key role in bringing new cosmetic, personal care and therapeutic products to market, we would love to hear from you.