About the company/role:
Based in the northern suburbs, this fast growing global manufacturing company has a range of private label beauty and haircare products created by a team of highly experienced formulators with creative and scientific backgrounds. Our client operates a fast paced, professional and collaborative environment to produce an extensive range of products for both Australia and international markets.

The R&D chemist will be responsible for formulating and delivering new products to the market through planning and implementing development projects from concept through to full-scale production.

• Identify market trends and drive product innovation.
• Develop and reformulate products from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing on insights and strategy.
• Prepare lab samples and conduct stability/PET testing.
• Assess packaging for quality and compatibility.
• Oversee scale-up and pilot production batches.
• Support manufacturing with troubleshooting and process improvements.

Skills & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in the development and formulation of cosmetics and personal care products is essential.
• Experience with SAP is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits/Culture:

• 9 month FTC
• $80K - $100K + super (depending on experience)
• Tight knit team within a leading global company
• Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, early finish on a Friday (2:30pm)
• Free parking on-site
• Well established facility, long term/permanent opportunities for the right candidate
• No WFH - lab based role

How to apply:
Job reference no: 304708
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