Senior Detergent R&D Lead: Formulation & Innovation

SARAYA GOODMAID SND BHD; Seremban; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SARAYA GOODMAID SND BHD is seeking a seasoned R&D/formulation specialist to lead the development and optimization of cleaning detergents from laboratory trials through commercialization.

You will evaluate raw materials, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with Production, QA/QC, and NPD teams to ensure quality and regulatory adherence. A 5+ year background in detergent chemistry is required, with a strong focus on surfactants and sustainable formulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of R&D/formulation experience in cleaning detergent industries.
• Hands-on knowledge of detergent formulation and surfactant systems.
• Experience in raw material evaluation, stability testing and product troubleshooting.
• Experience in production scale-up and commercialization is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation development from laboratory trials to commercialization.
• Develop and optimize formulations for performance, stability, quality, cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
• Conduct laboratory trials, stability studies, product benchmarking and performance testing.
• Evaluate and qualify raw materials, alternative ingredients and suppliers.
• Troubleshoot formulation, product quality and production issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Support production trials, scale-up and product transfer from laboratory to manufacturing.
• Work closely with Production, QA/QC, Procurement, Packaging and NPD teams on product development and technical issues.
• Prepare and maintain formulations, product specifications, test reports, SOPs and STPs.
• Support product compliance with relevant quality, safety, regulatory, ISO, GMP, HACCP and Halal requirements.
• Conduct technical research and identify opportunities for new products, product improvement and cost optimization.
• Maintain proper laboratory practices, equipment, chemical inventory and safety requirements.

Skills

Detergent formulation

Surfactant systems

Laboratory testing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Chemistry degree

Chemical Engineering degree

Applied Chemistry degree

Job description

SARAYA GOODMAID SND BHD is seeking a seasoned R&D/formulation specialist to lead the development and optimization of cleaning detergents from laboratory trials through commercialization.

You will evaluate raw materials, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with Production, QA/QC, and NPD teams to ensure quality and regulatory adherence. A 5+ year background in detergent chemistry is required, with a strong focus on surfactants and sustainable formulations.