PID Chemist

Wipro Unza Malaysia; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Unza Malaysia is seeking a Product Development Chemist to advance personal care products in a fast-paced environment. You will develop, test, and improve formulations to meet consumer needs and regulatory standards.

The role requires leading new product development, coordinating with cross-functional teams, conducting stability and sensory testing, and documenting processes in compliance with company policies. Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Applied Chemistry, Oleo Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field, with CGPA above 3.50.
• Strong project management and ability to work under pressure with urgency.
• Experience with personal care formulations and raw materials.
• Strong analytical skills and root-cause analysis; able to run DOEs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development including formulation development and safety clearance.
• Design and execute experiments; perform stability and sensory testing.
• Plan and manage projects with cross-functional teams including marketing.
• Investigate product complaints and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor market trends and technical benchmarking.
• Maintain documentation of formulations and regulatory filings.

Skills

Project management

Formulation development

Data analysis

Product testing

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Sensory testing

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry related field

Tools

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Development Chemist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have wide experience in developing personal care products at fast-pace environment. This individual will be responsible for developing, testing, and improving products to suit consumer needs and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• New Product Development: Manage product development processes including technical studies, formulation development, product safety clearance, claim substantiation, and product information filing.
• Product Testing & Evaluation: Capable to independently designing and executing experiments. Conducting stability, performance, and sensory testing to support product development and optimization.
• Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and own assigned projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery. Market phasing role where experience in cross-functional collaboration, especially with marketing is essential.
• Troubleshooting: Posted competency to perform investigation and technical support in relating to product complaint, production deviation & raw material quality issue. Continuous improvement to resolve product performance gaps.
• Market Tracking: Keep up with market trends and emerging technologies in the personal care sector. Perform benchmark analysis as needed.
• Good Documentation Practice: Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, testing procedures, and regulatory filings in accordance to company policies.

Key Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Applied Chemistry, Oleo Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a closely related field, with a Second-Class Upper Honours or CGPA above 3.50.
• Good project management, ability to work under pressure and possess a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong understanding of raw materials used in personal care formulations.
• Strong technical competency and analytical skillset, root cause analysis skills, capable of generating good Design of Experiment for system development and technical studies.
• Candidates who demonstrate strong ownership and proactive traits will have added advantages.
• Well organized and detail-oriented in experimental reporting, consistently demonstrates reliability and responsibility.
• Soft skill expectation - able to communicate with all levels of people comfortably, proactiveness, perseverance and possess an open innovation mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.