R&D Cosmetic Formulator

WE’RE HIRING: COSMETIC R&D FORMULATOR 🧪

📍 Parañaque City
💼 Full-Time | Office-Based

We are looking for an experienced Cosmetic R&D Formulator to join our cosmetics manufacturing team.

The role will primarily focus on research, formulation and new product development, while also supporting QA/QC processes, production compounding when needed, and FDA regulatory documentation and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research & Product Development

• Research, formulate and develop new cosmetic, skincare and personal care products
• Create, test and improve formulations based on product briefs and requirements
• Weigh, measure, mix and process raw materials to create laboratory samples, prototypes and trial batches
• Research, source and evaluate raw materials, active ingredients and alternatives
• Conduct and document stability, compatibility and other required product testing
• Prepare product specifications, formulations, manufacturing procedures and technical documentation
• Support scale-up from laboratory batches to full production
• Troubleshoot formulation and production issues and recommend improvements
• Keep up to date with new ingredients, technologies and industry trends

Production & Compounding

• Perform product compounding and assist with production batches when required
• Accurately weigh, measure, mix and process raw materials according to approved formulations and manufacturing procedures
• Ensure proper handling of ingredients, equipment and materials throughout the compounding process
• Work closely with the production team to ensure consistency and successful transfer of formulations from R&D to manufacturing

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

• Conduct QA/QC checks on raw materials, packaging materials, bulk products and finished goods
• Establish and maintain product specifications and quality standards
• Ensure products consistently meet approved formulations and specifications
• Monitor manufacturing and compounding processes for compliance with GMP and internal quality procedures
• Investigate deviations, quality concerns and non-conformances
• Maintain testing records, batch records, QC reports and other quality documentation

FDA & Regulatory Documentation

• Prepare and maintain technical and regulatory documentation required for FDA compliance and product registration/notification
• Compile formulations, ingredient information, product specifications, COAs, SDS, test results and other supporting documents
• Review product labels, ingredient lists and product information for regulatory compliance
• Assist with new product applications, registrations, renewals and other regulatory submissions
• Maintain complete and organized product dossiers and regulatory records
• Ensure R&D and manufacturing documentation is accurate, updated and audit-ready

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science or a related field
• Proven experience in cosmetic formulation, R&D or product development
• Hands-on experience in weighing, mixing and compounding cosmetic formulations
• Previous experience in a cosmetics manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, raw materials and formulation processes
• Hands-on experience or strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures
• Experience with FDA documentation and product registration is highly preferred
• Knowledge of GMP, stability testing, product specifications and manufacturing documentation
• Strong attention to detail, organization and documentation skills
• Able to work independently from formulation and testing through scale-up and production
• Willing and able to assist with production compounding when required