Seaweed-Based Cosmetic Formulation Specialist

Inclita Seaweed Solutions; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Inclita Seaweed Solutions seeks an Ingredient Formulation Developer Specialist to lead cosmetic ingredient formulations using seaweed extracts in Lisbon. You will design creams, serums, gels, and other products, ensuring stability, efficacy, and compatibility with regulatory standards.

The role requires a strong background in cosmetic science, regulatory awareness, and a collaborative approach with R&D, regulatory, and sales teams to drive product launches.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Biotechnology, cosmetics sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or similar.
• 2-5+ years of experience in formulation of cosmetics and/or nutraceuticals ingredients or products (academic + industrial).
• Proven track record of developing stable formulations with natural extracts.
• Familiarity with EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and EFSA nutraceutical guidelines.
• Experience in stability testing, quality control, GMP standards.
• Knowledge/experience in encapsulation and/or emulsions and/or exosomes techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise formulations of cosmetic ingredients and products based on seaweed extracts.
• Evaluate efficacy and properties, stability, compatibility, and performance in final product formulations.
• Conduct lab-scale prototyping and support scale-up to pilot and industrial production.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing to troubleshoot formulation challenges.
• Collaborate with extraction, analytical, and regulatory teams to align formulations with actives, trends, and compliance.
• Document and report experimental procedures, results, and formulation specifications.
• Support preparation of technical dossiers, safety assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor market and scientific trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Stay updated with developments in ingredient formulation science and cosmetics industry.

Skills

Cosmetic formulation

Natural extracts stability

Regulatory awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical engineering

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Industrial Biotechnology

cosmetics sciences

Biochemistry

Bioengineering

Tools

Encapsulation techniques

Emulsions formulation

Exosome techniques

Job description

Inclita Seaweed Solutions seeks an Ingredient Formulation Developer Specialist to lead cosmetic ingredient formulations using seaweed extracts in Lisbon. You will design creams, serums, gels, and other products, ensuring stability, efficacy, and compatibility with regulatory standards.

The role requires a strong background in cosmetic science, regulatory awareness, and a collaborative approach with R&D, regulatory, and sales teams to drive product launches.