Senior Aromatherapy & Natural Product Formulator

Placements24; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 880 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development opportunities

Health and safety benefits

Creative freedom in product dev

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aromatherapist and Natural Product Formulator to join our client in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on developing premium aromatherapy blends and skincare products, combining essential oil expertise with innovative natural formulations.

You will oversee research, testing, safety compliance, and collaboration with marketing to bring new wellness products to market. An aromatherapy qualification and 6+ years of experience are required, with a strong

Qualifications

• 6+ years of aromatherapy or natural product formulation experience.
• Proven track record of developing successful aromatherapy blends and natural cosmetics/wellness products.
• Extensive knowledge of essential oils, carrier oils and other natural ingredients.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic science and formulation principles.
• Experience with quality control, product testing and regulatory compliance in the cosmetic/wellness industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Formal qualification in Aromatherapy (IFPA/NAHA) or related science degree.
• Familiarity with the Durban market is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Develop and formulate new aromatherapy blends and wellness products.
• Conduct research on essential oils and botanical ingredients.
• Oversee quality control and testing of materials and finished products.
• Ensure formulations comply with safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop product concepts.
• Maintain records of formulations, testing procedures and sourcing.
• Provide expert aromatherapy advice to internal teams.
• Manage inventory for development materials and finished goods.
• Stay updated on trends in aromatherapy and natural cosmetics.
• Supervise junior formulators or lab technicians as needed.

Connaissances

Aromatherapy expertise

Natural product formulation

Cosmetic science

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Research & development

Formation

Aromatherapy qualification (IFPA/NAHA) or related science degree

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aromatherapist and Natural Product Formulator to join our client in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on developing premium aromatherapy blends and skincare products, combining essential oil expertise with innovative natural formulations.

You will oversee research, testing, safety compliance, and collaboration with marketing to bring new wellness products to market. An aromatherapy qualification and 6+ years of experience are required, with a strong