Colombia-Based Formulation Scientist, Personal Care

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 12,000,000 - 18,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc in Colombia seeks a Formulation Scientist to provide technical support for local lab work, focusing on formulation development to support customer projects and marketing campaigns.

You will lead formulation and product development projects in LATAM, collaborating with global R&D and Marketing to test performance and help launch new personal care products for Brazil and other markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level sciences education with chemistry focus and cosmetics relevance.
• 1–3 years’ experience in cosmetics or chemical industry.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop formulations highlighting Vantage ingredients for skincare, haircare, makeup and toiletries.
• Support performance and sensorial tests for customer projects and campaigns.
• Coordinate new product development in LATAM, esp. Brazil, with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safe, compliant laboratory operations.

Skills

Formulation development

Cosmetics applications

Sensorial testing

SOPs

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Spanish

English

Education

Bachelor of Chemistry / Pharmacobiology / Cosmetics Technology / Pharmacy

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc in Colombia seeks a Formulation Scientist to provide technical support for local lab work, focusing on formulation development to support customer projects and marketing campaigns.

You will lead formulation and product development projects in LATAM, collaborating with global R&D and Marketing to test performance and help launch new personal care products for Brazil and other markets.