Senior R&D Formulator - Korean Skincare Specialist

PT Nayue Kosmetik Indonesia; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in Jakarta Utara is looking for a Senior R&D Formulator specializing in K-Beauty. The candidate should possess 5-7 years of experience in cosmetic formulation, develop innovative products, and have deep knowledge of Korean skincare trends. Responsibilities include formulation development, market research, and collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with regulations. Strong communication skills, creativity, and proficiency in English, with knowledge of Korean language preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Cosmetic R&D Formulator is required.
• Strong experience with Korean skincare formulations is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with MSDS, COA, and BPOM requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop skincare formulations that align with K-Beauty standards.
• Conduct stability testing and refine formulas for mass production.
• Collaborate with various teams for product transitions.

Skills

Korean skincare formulation

Cosmetic formulation

Active ingredients knowledge

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Biotechnology

Job description

Senior R&D Formulator – K-Beauty

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior R&D Formulator with strong expertise in Korean skincare and cosmetic formulation (K-Beauty). The ideal candidate will develop innovative, trend-driven products, understand global ingredient trends, and collaborate closely with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop skincare and cosmetic formulations aligned with K-Beauty standards: lightweight textures, high‑efficacy actives, clean beauty concepts, and innovative sensorial profiles.
• Create prototypes, conduct stability and compatibility testing, and refine formulas until ready for mass production.
• Apply innovative use of popular Korean ingredients such as cica, snail mucin, ginseng, mugwort, rice extract, fermentation actives, etc.
• Conduct market research and product benchmarking of Korean beauty brands.
• Identify global trends in Korean skincare/cosmetics, including new technologies, textures, and breakthrough ingredients.
• Provide product recommendations and new concept ideas to clients based on K-Beauty insights.
• Prepare technical documentation: formula sheets, MSDS/COA reviews, stability reports, and BPOM regulatory files.
• Ensure all formulations comply with Indonesian and international cosmetic regulations.
• Collaborate with Production, QC/QA, Purchasing, and Marketing teams to ensure smooth product transition from lab scale to mass production.
• Provide technical explanations to clients during meetings and presentations (online/offline).
• Train internal teams on active ingredients, formulation logic, and K‑Beauty standards.
• Investigate and resolve formulation issues during scale‑up or mass production.
• Reformulate and improve existing formulas based on customer feedback or quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a Cosmetic R&D Formulator.
• Strong experience in Korean skincare/cosmetic formulation is a major advantage.
• Deep understanding of active ingredients, emulsifiers, surfactants, preservatives, essential oils, and functional ingredients used in K‑Beauty.
• Skilled in developing formulas such as toner, essence, serum, ampoule, emulsion, cream, sun care, cleansers, masks, and basic makeup lines.
• Familiar with MSDS, COA, and BPOM requirements.
• Experience in production scale‑up processes.
• English proficiency is required; Korean language is a strong plus and Korean nationality is a significant advantage.
• Creative, detail‑oriented, and trend‑aware with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple development projects.