I. Job Objectives:
- Category: Beauty.
- Report to: Brand Manager.
- Location: 568 Luy Ban Bich, Hoa Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District.
- Working time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday Friday) and 8:30 - 12:30 (Saturday Morning).
II. Job Objective:
- Conduct in-depth ingredient analysis, develop/ optimize new formulations, collaborate with advisors/Product Specialists, and work with manufacturers (OEM/ODM) to optimize qualitycosttime, ensuring products are regulatory-compliant and market-ready.
III. Key Responsibilities:
- Research & Benchmarking: Analyze INCI/ texture/ finish/ performance; identify differentiators and improvement opportunities tailored to Vietnams climate.
- Formulation Development: Build effective, optimized formulas; select ingredients (film-formers, volatiles, elastomers, fillers/ absorbers, pigment systems, etc.), define ratios and processes; ensure stability, sensorial quality, and safety in line with product objectives.
- Testing & Quality: Monitor and evaluate formulas through consumer testing, stability and compatibility (packaging) studies, PET/ challenge tests (when required), HRIPT/ patch/ claims tests; collaborate with QA/ Regulatory teams.
- OEM/ODM Collaboration: Draft product briefs, monitor samples/ tests, optimize BOM/costing, control MOQ/lead-time, and participate in pilot and scale-up phases.
- Technical & Regulatory Documentation: Execute, verify, and track COA, TDS, MSDS, CFS; prepare PIF data/INCI labeling/claims per ASEAN/US/UK regulations.
- Quality Standards & AQL: Define standards, collaborate with QA/QC for batch testing, and handle CAPA when deviations occur.
- User Testing: Organize target user panels; collect feedback on sensorials, longevity, oil control, transfer resistance, and translate insights into improvements.
IV. Job Requirements:
- Experience: 1 year in Cosmetics R&D/PD (open to high-potential fresh graduates in Cosmetic Science with strong experimental track record).
- Direct involvement in 1 product development project (preferably with a launched product).
- Understanding of end-to-end PD cycle: idea brief sample test BOM pilot launch post-launch.
- Preferably experienced with OEM/ ODM (e.g., Intercos, Cosmax, Kolmar, etc. or equivalents); with proven cases of optimizing BOM/ cost/ lead-time.
- Knowledge: Base/ emulsion technologies, film-former systems, effect pigments, stabilizers, preservatives; familiar with common testing methods and regulatory requirements.
- Tools: Proficient in Google Sheets/ Excel (lookup/ index-match, pivot); comfortable using AI/ Notion.
- Language: Strong reading comprehension of technical documents in English.
- Traits: Detail-oriented, scientific mindset, disciplined trial-and-error approach, strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
V. Benefits:
- Competitive income;
- 13th month salary, annual performance review;
- Social Insurance;
- Parking fee allowance (if any);
- Provided with equipment, tools and utensils for work.
If you need any further information, shoot me your CV at [Confidential Information] to apply.
***Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thanks for your concern. ^^
