CHEMIST / R&D FORMULATOR

MISG GLOBAL SDN BHD; Kelantan; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MISG Global Holding is seeking a qualified Chemist/R&D Formulator to lead research, development and formulation of new products ensuring quality, safety and customer requirements. You will conduct R&D to create formulations per market needs, improve existing ones, and manage development from concept to production while collaborating with QA, production and management.

A Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field and 3–4 years in OEM manufacturing is required; strong problem-solving and teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Food Science, Pharmacy or related field
• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in R&D and product formulation, particularly in OEM manufacturing industry
• Experience in product development from concept stage to commercial production
• Good knowledge of raw materials, formulation processes, stability testing and quality control
• Able to manage projects independently and handle multiple tasks within set timeframes
• Good problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, responsible, proactive and able to work in a team

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development (R&D) to produce new product formulations according to customer and market requirements
• Develop and improve existing product formulations in terms of quality, stability, effectiveness and production cost
• Prepare product samples, conduct laboratory tests and evaluate formulation stability
• Manage product development process from concept stage, laboratory samples, production trials to commercial production
• Ensure product formulations comply with quality standards, safety and relevant regulatory requirements
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, formulation records and product specifications
• Collaborate with production, quality control (QC/QA) and management departments to ensure smooth product development
• Manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously and ensure each project is completed within the set timeframe

Skills

R&D

Formulation

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

MISG Global Holding is seeking qualified, experienced, creative and dedicated candidates to join our team as a Chemist / R&D Formulator. The successful candidate will be responsible for research, development and formulation of new products and ensuring each product meets quality standards, safety and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

Conduct research and development (R&D) to produce new product formulations according to customer and market requirements

Develop and improve existing product formulations in terms of quality, stability, effectiveness and production cost

Prepare product samples, conduct laboratory tests and evaluate formulation stability

Manage product development process from concept stage, laboratory samples, production trials to commercial production

Ensure product formulations comply with quality standards, safety and relevant regulatory requirements

Prepare technical documentation, test reports, formulation records and product specifications

Collaborate with production, quality control (QC/QA) and management departments to ensure smooth product development

Manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously and ensure each project is completed within the set timeframe

About you

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Food Science, Pharmacy or related field

Minimum 3–4 years of experience in R&D and product formulation, particularly in OEM manufacturing industry

Experience in product development from concept stage to commercial production

Good knowledge of raw materials, formulation processes, stability testing and quality control

Able to manage projects independently and handle multiple tasks within set timeframes

Good problem-solving, analytical and communication skills

Detail-oriented, responsible, proactive and able to work in a team

About us

MISG Global Holding offers an opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic OEM manufacturing industry, with direct involvement in product development and innovation.