Assistant R&D Researcher – Process Development Team

PT SCC BEAUTY COSMETIC; Kendal; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 178,560,000; Full time

Job summary

PT SCC Beauty Cosmetic is seeking an Assistant R&D Researcher to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for cosmetic products, including scale-up from lab to full-scale production and process validation.

You will collaborate with Formulation, Product, Production, and NPD teams, prepare process sheets, support internal and OEM factories, and ensure regulatory compliance with R&D and Regulatory Affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Materials, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in cosmetic formulation design, process development, and/or process validation.
• Basic knowledge of cosmetic raw materials, formulations, and their properties.
• Basic understanding of cosmetic manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to work in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English (Mandarin will be advantage)

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new cosmetic products
• Conduct process risk assessments and prepare process development and validation plans
• Perform process scale-up activities, including laboratory-scale, pilot-scale, and full-scale production trials
• Conduct process validation and prepare validation reports to ensure reliable and qualified manufacturing processes
• Prepare and finalize manufacturing process sheets and coordinate the handover to the factory
• Support internal and OEM factories in troubleshooting technical issues encountered during daily production
• Assist Quality and Production teams in identifying root causes and developing appropriate corrective and preventive actions
• Conduct technical assessments and evaluate product or material risks related to production issues
• Review registered manufacturing processes together with the R&D Regulatory Affairs team to ensure process rationality and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with Formulation, Product, Production, and NPD teams to prepare samples for consumer testing, stability testing, and laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Materials, or a related field

Job description

Assistant R&D Researcher – Process Development Team

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new cosmetic products, conducting process risk assessments and preparing process development and validation plans. Perform process scale-up activities, including laboratory-scale, pilot-scale, and full-scale production trials, and conduct process validation to ensure reliable and qualified manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new cosmetic products

Conduct process risk assessments and prepare process development and validation plans

Perform process scale-up activities, including laboratory-scale, pilot-scale, and full-scale production trials

Conduct process validation and prepare validation reports to ensure reliable and qualified manufacturing processes

Prepare and finalize manufacturing process sheets and coordinate the handover to the factory

Support internal and OEM factories in troubleshooting technical issues encountered during daily production

Assist Quality and Production teams in identifying root causes and developing appropriate corrective and preventive actions

Conduct technical assessments and evaluate product or material risks related to production issues

Review registered manufacturing processes together with the R&D Regulatory Affairs team to ensure process rationality and regulatory compliance

Collaborate with Formulation, Product, Production, and NPD teams to prepare samples for consumer testing, stability testing, and laboratory testing

About you

Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Materials, or a related field

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in cosmetic formulation design, process development, and/or process validation

Basic knowledge of cosmetic raw materials, formulations, and their properties

Basic understanding of cosmetic manufacturing equipment and processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to work in a laboratory and manufacturing environment

Fluent in English (Mandarin will be advantage)