About the Company/Role:
A reputable cosmetic contract manufacturing company with a strong presence in the Australasian markets
Located in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne
Seeking anexperiencedR&D; Chemistto join their team on a permanent basis.
Monday - Friday, standard working hours
Duties:
Reporting to the R&D; Manager, the key duties and responsibilities will be:
Develop cutting-edge cosmetic, therapeutic and personal care formulations for internal and external customers.
Research emerging ingredients, technologies and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
Design, formulate, optimise and troubleshoot products to achieve targeted performance, sensory, stability and cost objectives
Create and maintain formulation records, product specifications, manufacturing procedures and technical documentation.




Develop Product Information Sheets, technical data and supporting product claims documentation.
Create and maintain raw material specifications and product master data.
Undertake in-house SPF, water resistance and photo-stability testing
To be considered for this role, previous SPF formulation experience is essential
About you:
BSc in Pharmaceutical / Formulation Science / Chemistry
Demonstrated experience within R&D; in a cosmetic/personal care company with sunscreen and cosmetic formulation experience
Collaborative anddriven
Organized and logical
Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail
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📌 R&D Chemist (Melbourne)
🏢 Evolve Scientific
📍 Melbourne