Lead Application Scientist (Skin & Sun Care)

THE VINE SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vine Search Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Lead Application Scientist in Singapore to drive innovation in skin and sun care formulations. You will own complex projects from lab bench to boardroom, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and customers across the region.

Responsibilities include leading lab experiments, managing multiple projects, developing new formulations, and acting as the technical face for customers with on-site training and external collaborations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on formulation experience in skin and sun care.
• Proven ability to lead NPD/EPD or Open Innovation projects.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across regional/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead lab experiments, troubleshoot issues, and decide next steps independently.
• Manage multiple projects with ownership of timelines and outcomes.
• Develop novel formulations and test methodologies for new product launches.
• Serve as the technical face to customers with formulation support and on-site training.
• Identify external collaborations to bring new solutions to market.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Lab experimentation

Education

Chemistry/Cosmetic Science degree

Tools

Corneometer

TEWL

In vitro SPF testing

Job description

Are you a hands-on formulation scientist who's ready to lead, not just execute? We're looking for a Lead Application Scientist to drive innovation in skin and sun care applicationsfor a global specialty ingredients player.

You'll take ownership of complexNPD, EPD and Open Innovation projects - from lab bench to boardroom - whilementoring junior scientists and working closely with sales, marketing andcustomers across the region.

What you'll be doing:

• Design and lead lab experiments, troubleshoot issues, and decide the next steps independently
• Manage multiple projects (days to 6 months) with strong ownership of timelines and outcomes
• Develop novel formulations and test methodologies to support new product launches
• Act as the technical face to customers - from formulation support to on-site training
• Identify and build external collaborations to bring new solutions to market
• Guide and support less experienced team members

What you'll need:

• Degree in Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or related field (MSc/PhD preferred)
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in skin and sun care formulation, with exposure to application testing methods (e.g. in-vitro SPF, corneometer, TEWL)
• Proven track record leading NPD/EPD or Open Innovation projects
• Strong critical thinking, with the ability to connect insights across technologies
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and across regional/global teams
• A proactive communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels

We thank you for your interest and will contactshortlisted candidates for a more detailed discussion.

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