Large manufacturer in the FMCG/Personal Care sector based in Durban is looking for a Cosmetic Chemist to join their team immediately

• Work closely with the commercial team and new external clients to develop a wide range of new products. Follow projects from prototype development through to manufacturing.
• Manage multiple projects at any given time from inception to launch making sure each milestone is met on time.
• Development of formulas through stability, micro and compatibility testing.
• Manage all claim substantiation testing.
• Establishing manufacturing procedures and resolve product or process problems.
• Establish finished product specifications.
• Proof labels and claims to ensure compliance with labelling legislations.
• Manage formula qualification, lab scale up, and production scale up.
• Work with production and oversee pilot batches and issue adjustments as and when needed.
• Optimize current formulations to improve product quality and reduce cost.
• Sourcing more cost effective and better quality raw materials.
• Responsible for trouble shooting product issues (stability, ingredient substitution, processing issues, ability to use or rework product that is outside of specification).
• Ensuring complete compliance of all raw materials and final products with current legislative constraints.
• Investigate customer complaints together with the marketing, quality and production team, and take required action to resolve issues.
• Involved in the export of products:  Ensure compliance with international regulations; Liaise with international manufacturing company to ensure effective manufacturing and quality of final products.
• Maintain a working knowledge of cosmetic regulations for cosmetics/active ingredient regulations.
• Evaluation and improvement of analytical procedures, SOP's and specifications.
• Participate in routine quality control analysis and assist with bulk batch adjustment.  Work effectively within the laboratory team to ensure product compliance.
• Maintain excellent record keeping and generate documents (Batch Sheets, COAs, MSDSs, NCRs) as required.  Request and catalogue MSDSs for new raw materials.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.  Ensure good housekeeping.

• National Diploma or BSc in related field (Chemistry preferred) or Diploma in Cosmetic Chemistry with experience.
• 5 years’ experience in cosmetic formulation
• Micro experience is a bonus
• Personal Care specific product experience is critical

R15 000.00 to R30 000.00 CTC negotiable