Research & Development Chemist

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and detail‑oriented Chemist to join our Research & Development / Quality team. The role focuses on home‑care and personal‑care product formulation and manufacturing within the FMCG sector.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, formulate and optimise new products and improve existing formulations for home‑care (detergents, cleaners, fabric conditioners, etc.) and personal‑care (shampoos, soaps, lotions, etc.).
• Conduct bench‑scale trials, accelerated and real‑time stability studies, and compatibility testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Perform physicochemical testing (pH, viscosity, density, foam height, turbidity, colour, odour) according to SOPs and quality standards.
• Evaluate raw materials, surfactants, actives, fragrances and packaging for suitability and cost‑effectiveness.
• Scale‑up formulations from laboratory to pilot and full‑production scale, coordinating with manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshoot formulation, process and quality issues arising during production or from market feedback.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (GHS, REACH, INCI, MSDS/SDS) and internal quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation including formulation records, test reports, batch manufacturing records and technical data sheets.
• Support cost‑optimisation initiatives and conduct competitor benchmarking and market analysis.

Required profile

• Minimum 36 months of relevant experience in R&D of home‑care or personal‑care products.
• Hands‑on experience with product development, testing and scale‑up in the FMCG sector.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and quality standards for cosmetics and cleaning products.

Required skills

• Manufacturing processes
• pH meters
• Viscometers
• Laboratory instruments
• GMP for cosmetics
• Raw material functionality
• GHS
• Regulatory frameworks (REACH, INCI)
• Scale‑up procedures
• Surfactant chemistry
• ISO 22716, ISO 9001
• Quality standards
• Spectrophotometers
• Emulsions formulation science
• Stability chambers
• MS Office / Excel