Senior Chemist — R&D, Regulatory & QA Leader

FRESHENING INDUSTRIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshening Industries Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced R&D/QA specialist to lead formulation development, stability and microbial evaluation, and regulatory compliance for local and overseas markets.

You will prepare technical documentation, support audits, mentor QC staff, and drive continuous improvement across QA/QC processes. The role demands strong communication, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration, with oversight of ISO/GMP/compliance projects and engagement with

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry/cosmetic/pharmaceutical with medical industry background.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product formulation and laboratory testing.
• Hands-on audit experience (internal, supplier or certification audits).
• Strong skills in formulation development, stability testing and microbial evaluation.
• Excellent documentation, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead projects

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new product formulations for local and overseas clients.
• Act as Regulatory Officer ensuring compliance with ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD).
• Prepare technical documentation (PDS, COA, SDS) and support Sales & Marketing.
• Conduct product validation and troubleshoot quality issues.
• Lead formulation optimization projects for performance and cost efficiency.
• Mentor QC staff in lab practices and documentation.
• Evaluate new raw materials and technologies to support development.
• Participate in cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization.
• Monitor industry trends to improve development and compliance strategies.
• Review testing plans and coordinate with labs for tests (preservatives, stability, efficacy, cytotoxicity, etc).
• Provide analytical support for raw materials, samples and products.
• Develop and update QA/QC procedures and quality systems.
• Advise on QA/QC aspects of the department.
• Support chemical and microbial evaluation of materials when required.
• Assist investigations of complaints and prepare NCRs.
• Conduct supplier audits per GMP and in-house standards.
• Represent R&D/QA in certification and compliance initiatives (ISO, GMP, EU MDR).
• Participate in audit preparations and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as company representative to professional organizations (SCSS) and related bodies.

Skills

Formulation development

Stability testing

Microbial evaluation

Auditing

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Degree in chemistry / cosmetic / pharmaceutical

Job description

Freshening Industries Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced R&D/QA specialist to lead formulation development, stability and microbial evaluation, and regulatory compliance for local and overseas markets.

You will prepare technical documentation, support audits, mentor QC staff, and drive continuous improvement across QA/QC processes. The role demands strong communication, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration, with oversight of ISO/GMP/compliance projects and engagement with