Chemist

North West Enterprise Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Enterprise Sdn Bhd in Shah Alam, Malaysia, is seeking a dedicated R&D Formulation Scientist to join its cosmetics and personal care development team. You will develop, test and optimize product formulations to achieve quality, stability and safety, while assessing new ingredients and technologies.

You'll conduct laboratory testing, stability studies and maintain thorough documentation to support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field.
• Experience in personal care, skincare or cosmetic product development/formulation is highly preferred.
• Experience in formulation development, laboratory testing and product stability testing will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of cosmetic and personal care ingredients, formulation techniques and product development processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and optimize product formulations to achieve desired quality, stability, safety and performance.
• Optimize existing formulations to improve product stability, effectiveness, texture and overall performance.
• Conduct laboratory testing and evaluation of raw materials, formulations and finished products.
• Conduct stability testing and monitor product performance throughout the development process.
• Prepare and evaluate samples, prototypes and product formulations for R&D purposes.
• Research and evaluate new raw materials, ingredients and technologies for product development.
• Conduct chemical analysis and laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials and finished products.
• Maintain accurate records of formulation development, laboratory results, testing procedures and product specifications.
• Troubleshoot formulation and product quality issues and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements for personal care and cosmetic products.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Analytical skills

Documentation

Teamwork

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/ Cosmetic Science/ Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Research and develop new skincare, personal care and cosmetic products according to market and customer requirements. Develop, test and optimize product formulations to achieve desired quality, stability, safety and performance.

Key responsibilities

Develop, test and optimize product formulations to achieve desired quality, stability, safety and performance

Optimize existing formulations to improve product stability, effectiveness, texture and overall performance

Conduct laboratory testing and evaluation of raw materials, formulations and finished products

Conduct stability testing and monitor product performance throughout the development process

Prepare and evaluate samples, prototypes and product formulations for R&D purposes

Research and evaluate new raw materials, ingredients and technologies for product development

Conduct chemical analysis and laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials and finished products

Maintain accurate records of formulation development, laboratory results, testing procedures and product specifications

Troubleshoot formulation and product quality issues and recommend appropriate improvements

Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements for personal care and cosmetic products

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field

Experience in personal care, skincare or cosmetic product development/formulation is highly preferred

Experience in formulation development, laboratory testing and product stability testing will be an added advantage

Knowledge of cosmetic and personal care ingredients, formulation techniques and product development processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail

Good documentation and reporting skills

Able to work independently as well as in a team

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia

Working experience 2-3 years

North West Enterprise Sdn Bhd was established in 1979 and is constantly pursuing an active policy of expansion. The hotel supplies division which was incorporated in 1987, is currently one of the leading hotel amenities supplier in Malaysia.

With professional management team and commitment by team members, North West Enterprise Sdn Bhd has achieved quality management system of ISO 9001:2015 certified in accordance with TUV CERT.

Today we are the leading hotel supplier in Malaysia with a fast-growing export base by providing a comprehensive range of amenities products from toiletry items such as soap, shampoo and shower caps to general items like pens, hangers and bathroom slippers and etc.

North West Enterprise Sdn Bhd was established in 1979 and is constantly pursuing an active policy of expansion. The hotel supplies division which was incorporated in 1987, is currently one of the leading hotel amenities supplier in Malaysia.

With professional management team and commitment by team members, North West Enterprise Sdn Bhd has achieved quality management system of ISO 9001:2015 certified in accordance with TUV CERT.

Today we are the leading hotel supplier in Malaysia with a fast-growing export base by providing a comprehensive range of amenities products from toiletry items such as soap, shampoo and shower caps to general items like pens, hangers and bathroom slippers and etc.