Remote Senior Skincare Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Skincare Formulation Chemist to join its global R&D team. You will develop and optimize a wide range of skincare products, ensuring safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setup.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of progressive formulation experience, a master’s or PhD in a relevant field, and a proven track record in product development, stability testing, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in skincare formulation development, with senior responsibilities.
• Experience with stability testing, QA, and ingredient interactions.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic regulations (FDA, EU) and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Formulate new skincare products from concept to benchtop with focus on efficacy, safety, stability, and cost.
• Research raw materials, active ingredients, and new formulation technologies.
• Optimize existing formulations to improve performance or sustainability.
• Perform stability testing and troubleshoot formulation issues to ensure integrity.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing remotely.

Skills

Skincare formulation

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry/ Cosmetic Science

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Skincare Formulation Chemist to join its global R&D team. You will develop and optimize a wide range of skincare products, ensuring safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setup.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of progressive formulation experience, a master’s or PhD in a relevant field, and a proven track record in product development, stability testing, and