Job Purpose
Responsible for developing, optimizing and enhancing product formulations in line with international standards, cost targets, and consumer needs.
Responsible for staying up to date on latest trends and competitors’ new launches and technological innovations.
Responsible for providing technical leadership, mentorship, and data-driven insights to support the department’s strategic objectives.
Perform duties in accordance with Malia Group Policies and Procedures.
Duties And Responsibilities
On Formulation & Cost Saving
- Develop new formulas and enhance existing ones according to International norms & cost reduction plans while performing needed tests to ensure compatibility of ingredients
- Improve existing formulas by evaluating data sheets, requesting samples, assigning tasks & approving final stability results for raw materials, while ensuring both quality enhancement and cost reduction
- Lead the development of new product formulations aligned with emerging industry trends, market briefs, and consumer needs
- Utilize and leverage data-driven and AI-powered approaches to maximize stability, sensory quality, and economic efficiency in formulations
- Compare formulation designs against leading international references to benchmark and ensure competitive performance and quality
- Translate research insights and innovation concepts into lab-tested, validated prototypes ready for scale-up
- Identify, recommend, and technically validate cost-optimization initiatives while safeguarding product quality
- Support the R&D Manager in implementing cost-saving strategies across Cosmaline's portfolio
On Regulatory
- Update all regulatory-related files upon changes in requirements, and inform concerned parties
- Ensure the conformity of all formulas (Existing & newly developed) with the updated EU Regulations and country requirements
On R&D activities
- Evaluate product briefs and provide recommendations supported by market research and technical insights
- Assist R&D Scientists in all development activities
- Prepare and deliver product samples to the Product Development team upon request
- Provide the Marketing and Product Development teams with all required information, ingredient details, and codes to support the design process
- Review and approve project artworks prior to production to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Communicate formulas and processing instructions to the Production team for proper system entry and execution
- Ensure timely availability of raw and packaging material documents to avoid project delays
- Stay up to date on the latest trends and innovations in the cosmetic and personal care field by conducting continuous research
- Research and share relevant technical articles with the Product Development team for future projects
On Production
- Validate the first production batch in both manufacturing and packing departments
- Assist the production team in solving formulation-related issues during production. Update the batch processing instructions accordingly and provide needed training to concerned
- Assist the Quality Control team in solving non-conformities of raw and packaging material deviated from the approved specifications
On Testing
- Perform stability testing for all existing formulas and raw materials
- Perform needed monthly testing and analysis on near expiry raw materials to avoid any non-conformity risks
On Reporting
- Provide constructive feedback to R&D Supervisor and Manager on process improvements and development opportunities
- Maintain logbooks and keep accurate conclusions and records
- Prepare and submit reports (sample tracking, cost optimization, audits, etc.) to the concerned managers
On Mentorship & R&D 2.0 Enablement
- Mentor R&D Scientists on formulation techniques, documentation standards, and innovation methods
- Support the adoption and implementation of the department's strategy: design thinking, agile project work, AI integration and other needed strategic practices
- Contribute to idea-generation sessions and guide feasibility testing of new concepts
- Act as a technical sounding board for the R&D Supervisor and Manager on complex formulations
On Communication
- Communicate on the effectiveness of open innovation initiatives, including key partnerships, ideas generated, and the acceleration of projects through external collaboration
Education And Experience
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry
- Master's Degree in Cosmetology, Cosmetics Formulation or any related field
Experience
Up to 3 years of previous related experience