Remote Senior Cosmetic Formulation Chemist—Lead Innovation

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,479,000 - 2,465,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Senior Cosmetic Formulation Chemist to lead advanced product development from concept to commercialization. This is a fully remote role within a global R&D team, requiring deep expertise in cosmetic chemistry and regulatory compliance.

You will design and optimize skincare, haircare, and color formulations, supervise junior chemists, and collaborate with marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing to ensure safe, high quality products.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of cosmetic formulation experience.
• Extensive knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and safety profiles.
• Experience with various cosmetic product types and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of international cosmetic regulations (FDA, EU).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize new cosmetic formulations for skincare, haircare, and color cosmetics.
• Conduct stability, compatibility, and efficacy testing of materials and finished products.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and provide technical solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Stay abreast of scientific advancements, market trends, and regulatory changes in cosmetics.
• Collaborate with marketing, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing teams throughout product development.
• Mentor and guide junior chemists, fostering scientific excellence and innovation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Senior Cosmetic Formulation Chemist to lead advanced product development from concept to commercialization. This is a fully remote role within a global R&D team, requiring deep expertise in cosmetic chemistry and regulatory compliance.

You will design and optimize skincare, haircare, and color formulations, supervise junior chemists, and collaborate with marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing to ensure safe, high quality products.