Remote Skincare Scientist & Formulation Consultant

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Future full-time opportunities

Collaborative, science-driven culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Skincare Formulation Chemist & Consultant to lead concept-to-launch skincare formulations for a direct-to-consumer brand. You will source ingredients, ensure safety and efficacy, and collaborate closely with product development, marketing, and regulatory teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science with 7+ years in skincare formulation, deep knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, stability testing, and global

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field.
• 7+ years of progressive cosmetic formulation experience, skincare focus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop novel skincare formulations across product categories.
• Source and evaluate new cosmetic ingredients for efficacy and safety.
• Conduct stability and efficacy testing and refine formulations.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges to ensure product quality and performance.
• Collaborate with regulatory to ensure compliance with international cosmetics regulations.
• Provide scientific expertise to marketing and R&D teams on ingredients and claims.
• Manage projects from benchtop to pilot and scale-up.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and technical reports.
• Stay abreast of latest scientific advancements and industry trends.
• Review marketing claims for scientific accuracy.

Skills

Formulation chemistry

Regulatory awareness

Analytical reasoning

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry / Cosmetic Science

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Skincare Formulation Chemist & Consultant to lead concept-to-launch skincare formulations for a direct-to-consumer brand. You will source ingredients, ensure safety and efficacy, and collaborate closely with product development, marketing, and regulatory teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science with 7+ years in skincare formulation, deep knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, stability testing, and global