Remote Skincare Formulation Scientist - Innovate & Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Collaboration with industry experts

Sustainable innovation focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Skincare Formulation Consultant to join a fully remote R&D team. You will lead formulation development, optimize stability, and ensure safety and efficacy of high-performance skincare products.

You will collaborate with regulatory and marketing teams to bring innovations from concept to market. You will evaluate new ingredients, troubleshoot formulations, and deliver scalable solutions for global markets, leveraging cosmetic science expertise and strong project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of skincare formulation and development experience.
• In-depth knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, functions, and interactions.
• Experience with regulatory requirements for cosmetic products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and innovate skincare formulations based on trends and client needs.
• Optimize existing formulations for performance, stability, and cost.
• Conduct stability testing, compatibility studies, and efficacy assessments.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing and regulatory teams from concept to market.
• Ensure formulations comply with cosmetic regulations and safety standards.
• Research new materials and technologies for skincare applications.

Skills

Formulation

Cosmetic science

Analytical skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Chemistry/Cosmetic Science degree

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Skincare Formulation Consultant to join a fully remote R&D team. You will lead formulation development, optimize stability, and ensure safety and efficacy of high-performance skincare products.

You will collaborate with regulatory and marketing teams to bring innovations from concept to market. You will evaluate new ingredients, troubleshoot formulations, and deliver scalable solutions for global markets, leveraging cosmetic science expertise and strong project