Remote FMCG Product Innovator & Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Product Development Chemist to drive new and improved FMCG formulations from ideation to commercialization. Work fully remotely from anywhere in South Africa with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in chemistry or a related field, with 5+ years in FMCG product development and a proven track record of translating concept to market.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in FMCG product development and formulation.
• Experience bringing products from concept to market; strong analytical and lab skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, formulate, and develop new FMCG products.
• Conduct lab experiments, stability testing, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and R&D reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve challenges during development and scale-up.
• Ensure regulatory and QC compliance for development activities.
• Stay updated on new ingredients and technologies.

Skills

Independent work

Virtual collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Remote work familiarity

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Product Development Chemist to drive new and improved FMCG formulations from ideation to commercialization. Work fully remotely from anywhere in South Africa with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in chemistry or a related field, with 5+ years in FMCG product development and a proven track record of translating concept to market.