Npd Chemist

Location: Mount Kuring-Gai, NSW.
Company: fast growing global manufacturing company with a range of private label beauty and haircare products.
Environment:  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.
Role: The R&D/NPD 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.
Responsibilities include: Identify innovative concepts and trends in the market that are relevant to the industry.
Development of new products following a brief Reformulate existing products while reducing costs of products managing the entire process from conceptualization to full-scale production.
Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing Team to provide insights on market trends and innovations.
Prepare laboratory-scale batches for formulation, customer samples, and various tests.
Conduct stability and PET tests to ensure products are in line with agreed specifications to launch products within deadlines.
Assess cosmetic packaging for quality, functionality, and stability to ensure product integrity.
Oversee scale-up and pilot batches, recommending efficiency improvements and cost savings.
Provide support to manufacturing for any troubleshooting & recommendations on how to fix out-of-product specifications.
Skills & experience: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline.
Experience in the development and formulation of cosmetics and personal care products - 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: A generous salary is on offer.
This is a tight knit team within a leading global company.
Free parking on-site.
Well established facilities.
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now - please ensure you have read the job ad thoroughly.
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