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- A reputable cosmetic contract manufacturing company with a strong presence in the Australasian markets
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- Located in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne
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- Seeking anexperiencedR&D; Chemistto join their team on a permanent basis.
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- Monday - Friday, standard working hours
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Duties:
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Reporting to the R&D; Manager, the key duties and responsibilities will be:
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- Develop creative cosmetic, therapeutic and personal care formulations for internal and external customers.
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- Research emerging ingredients, technologies and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
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- Design, formulate, optimise and troubleshoot products to achieve targeted performance, sensory, stability and cost objectives
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- Create and maintain formulation records, product specifications, manufacturing procedures and technical documentation.
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- Develop Product Information Sheets, technical data and supporting product claims documentation.
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- Create and maintain raw material specifications and product master data.
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- Undertake in-house SPF, water resistance and photo-stability testing
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To be considered for this role, previous SPF formulation experience is essential
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About you:
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- BSc in Pharmaceutical / Formulation Science / Chemistry
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- Demonstrated experience within R&D; in a cosmetic/personal care company with sunscreen and cosmetic formulation experience
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- Collaborative anddriven
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- Organized and logical
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- Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail
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