Fragrance&Home Care Formula Development Specialist

Puig; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Puig seeks a junior cosmetic formulator to join its fragrance and home care development team in Barcelona. You will contribute to formulation, stability testing and documentation in a fast-paced, international environment.

The role values curiosity, collaboration and hands-on lab work. A Master’s degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Engineering is required, with 0–2 years’ experience, plus Spanish and English language skills.

Formación

• 0-2 years experience in cosmetic formulation.
• Understanding of cosmetic product attributes and consumer insights.
• Knowledge in ingredients, physical testing and analytical methods applied to cosmetics.
• Knowledge in fragrances would be a plus.
• Familiar with global cosmetic regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Formulation for cosmetics (fragrance category) & home care products.
• Determines stability of formulations and ensures commercial feasibility.
• Assures that all testing to guarantee a marketable final product is on schedule.
• Interact with internal team during formulation and development process.
• Create and maintain all the necessary formula related documentation to develop and commercialize the products. Help develop raw material, bulk, final product specifications and manufacturing procedures, as well as stability studies and product performance protocols.
• Prepare required laboratory SOPs.
• Participate to manufacturing transfer process from pilot lab batches to commercial production.
• Contributes to resolving product or process problems.
• Maintain continuing awareness of scientific and technological advances relating to the development of cosmetic products.

Conocimientos

Cosmetic formulation

Product attributes understanding

Analytical methods

Fragrances knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Educación

Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Cosmetic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

This job is with Puig , an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Who we are

Puig is a home of Love Brands within a family company that furthers wellness, confidence and self-expression while leaving a better world. For more than a century, our entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creativity have made us a challenger in the premium beauty industry.

With 17 Love Brands across Fragrance and Fashion, Makeup and Skincare, we create stories that connect with people's emotions and are powered by a global team of over 13,000 passionate professionals. With products sold in more than 150 countries and €5,042 million in net revenue in 2025, and guided by strong values and sustainability commitments, Puig continues to grow as a Home of Creativity: an open-minded space where Creators Of All Kinds are empowered to thrive, innovate and express who they are.

The Opportunity

To participate to the different steps of formula development for fragrance & home care products.

What you'll get to do

• Formulation for cosmetics (fragrance category) & home care products.
• Determines stability of formulations and ensures commercial feasibility.
• Assures that all testing to guarantee a marketable final product is on schedule.
• Interact with internal team during formulation and development process.
• Create and maintain all the necessary formula related documentation to develop and commercialize the products. Help develop raw material, bulk, final product specifications and manufacturing procedures, as well as stability studies and product performance protocols.
• Prepare required laboratory SOPs.
• Participate to manufacturing transfer process from pilot lab batches to commercial production.
• Contributes to resolving product or process problems.
• Maintain continuing awareness of scientific and technological advances relating to the development of cosmetic products.

We'd love to meet you if you have

Experience:

• 0-2 years experience in cosmetic formulation
• Understanding of cosmetic product attributes and consumer insights
• Knowledge in ingredients, physical testing and analytical methods applied to cosmetics
• Knowledge in fragrances would be a plus
• Familiar with global cosmetic regulations

Education:

• Master's Degree or higher in Chemistry, Cosmetic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Languages:

• Spanish, English, French would be a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Technical skills (laboratory).

We welcome Creators Of All Kinds.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US

• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
• A competitive compensation & benefits package