Regulatory Chemist

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in Cape Town is urgently seeking an experienced Regulatory Chemist. The successful candidate will be responsible for formulating innovative products, conducting tests, and maintaining documentation. This role requires a strong scientific background and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cosmetic chemistry, chemistry, biological sciences, or chemical engineering preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulating and facilitating the development of innovative cosmetics products.
• Conducting testing on all developed products (efficacy, stability, etc.).
• Creating and maintaining necessary documentation for product development.

Skills

Formulating cosmetics products

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Research and development

Collaboration with production

Problem-solving for manufacturing issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

A leading cosmetics company located in Cape Town is urgently seeking an experienced Regulatory Chemist to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Formulating and facilitating the development of innovative cosmetics products.
2. Providing updates on R&D progress and insights, and participating in project team decisions.
3. Creating and maintaining necessary documentation for product development and commercialization (lab notebooks, specifications, test methods, data, etc.).
4. Conducting testing on all developed products (efficacy, stability, etc.).
5. Following Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
6. Being hands-on in the laboratory with experience operating basic lab equipment.
7. Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
8. Collaborating with production to transition formulations to full-scale manufacturing, including support during plant trials or start-up.
9. Supporting current brand products in the market.
10. Identifying solutions for manufacturing issues, qualifying alternative raw materials, and finding ways to reduce product costs.
11. Proactively researching new concepts, materials, and technical opportunities.

Key requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (cosmetic chemistry, chemistry, biological sciences, or chemical engineering preferred); a master's degree is also desirable.
2. At least 5 years of relevant experience.

If you meet these requirements and wish to make a career-changing move, apply today by filling out the online application form or emailing your CV to the provided email address.

For inquiries, you may contact Rebecca or Nehelene.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.