Research & Development Specialist (Cosmetics & Personal Care)

Primelab Cosmetics Manufacturing Inc.; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff housing accommodation

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Primelab Cosmetics Manufacturing Inc. in the Philippines seeks an experienced Research & Development Specialist to drive cosmetic formulation development and product innovation. You will lead trials, optimize skincare, haircare, and body care formulations, and support translation to market-ready products.

The role requires hands-on formulation expertise, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and collaboration with QA, Regulatory, and Production teams. Onsite work in Sta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Cosmetic Science, Biology, Chemical Technology, Food Technology, or related science field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in cosmetic or personal care product formulation.
• Experience in an FDA-licensed cosmetics manufacturing company is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic raw materials, emulsions, surfactants, preservatives, and formulation techniques.
• Experience in product development, stability testing, scale-up, and manufacturing support.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple R&D projects.
• Willing to work onsite in Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve formulations for skincare, haircare, body care, and personal care products.
• Conduct laboratory formulation trials, prototype development, and product evaluations.
• Perform stability, compatibility, performance, and packaging compatibility testing.
• Evaluate new raw materials, active ingredients, and emerging formulation technologies.
• Troubleshoot formulation, processing, and production issues to ensure product quality and manufacturability.
• Prepare formulation records, technical documents, specifications, and product development reports.
• Support pilot batches, production scale-up, process validation, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, QC, Regulatory, and Purchasing teams throughout product development.
• Ensure formulations comply with FDA regulations, GMP standards, and internal quality requirements.
• Monitor market trends, ingredient innovations, and new technologies to drive product innovation.

Skills

Cosmetic formulation

Laboratory trials

Stability testing

Regulatory knowledge

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Cosmetic Science, Biology, Chemical Technology, Food Technology, or related field

Job description

Research & Development Specialist (Cosmetics & Personal Care)

Full-time | Onsite

Join a fast-growing, FDA-licensed and Halal-certified cosmetics manufacturer developing innovative skincare, haircare, body care, and personal care products for local and international brands.

If you're passionate about cosmetic formulation, product innovation, and turning ideas into market-ready products, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

• Develop, optimize, and improve formulations for skincare, haircare, body care, and personal care products.
• Conduct laboratory formulation trials, prototype development, and product evaluations.
• Perform stability, compatibility, performance, and packaging compatibility testing.
• Evaluate new raw materials, active ingredients, and emerging formulation technologies.
• Troubleshoot formulation, processing, and production issues to ensure product quality and manufacturability.
• Prepare formulation records, technical documents, specifications, and product development reports.
• Support pilot batches, production scale-up, process validation, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with the Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory, and Purchasing teams throughout the product development process.
• Ensure formulations comply with FDA regulations, GMP standards, and internal quality requirements.
• Monitor market trends, ingredient innovations, and new technologies to drive product innovation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Cosmetic Science, Biology, Chemical Technology, Food Technology, or any related science field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in cosmetic or personal care product formulation.
• Experience in an FDA-licensed cosmetics manufacturing company is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic raw materials, emulsions, surfactants, preservatives, and formulation techniques.
• Experience in product development, stability testing, scale-up, and manufacturing support.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple R&D projects.
• Willing to work onsite in Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an FDA-licensed and Halal-certified cosmetics manufacturer.
• Develop innovative products for local and international beauty brands.
• Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven R&D environment.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits.
• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Comfortable staff house accommodation available for employees relocating or coming from outside Bulacan.

Ready to create the next best-selling beauty product?

Apply today and be part of a team that's shaping the future of cosmetics and personal care.