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Cosmetic Chemist Job Opportunities

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Formulations Chemist

Northern Beaches, Sydeny location

Personal Care Manufacturing and Marketing Company with Products sold in the domestic and international markets. The Company is based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and is looking for a Formulations Chemist to join our Small Technical Team in an Innovative and Dynamic Family Company.

Ideally the Successful applicant will have experience in formulation of Body Care Creams and Liquids that the applicant has scaled up to full production and has made it successfully to Market.

The Position ideally is Full Time Permanent , however the hours could be flexible to the right candidate. A very Attractive Salary and Benefits package is available to attract the right candidate which will be dependent on the candidates Qualifications and Experience.

Role & Responsibilities

Develop new formulations for Personal Care Products
Develop stability testing protocols for new products
Reformulate and improve existing formulas
Responsible for up scaling New Formulations to full scale production
Developing and maintaining SOPs for new products and maintaining existing SOP’s
Have a passion for developing new products

Application will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please note our ability to connect applicants with employers is available to past and current students of IPCS only. Please contact [email protected] with a copy of your resume if you are interested in this position.

Home care and personal care sales and Account Manager

NSW location

We are part of a large US based international organisation head quartered in San Francisco that has a strong commitment to the Australasia market. We are the largest marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in the Asia-Pacific, with over 100 years of industry experience. In our extensive network across 48 locations in 18 countries, big-business resources meet small business agility. With our intimate market knowledge and our creative approach, we provide our business partners with unlimited opportunities to grow their businesses. We provides its customers with the highest calibre technical expertise and the most extensive network in Asia. The company’s technical staff offers extensive international business experience and strong knowledge of local markets and cultures.

Great opportunity to join an inclusive, collaborative and growing global organisation
Become part of an ethical, values driven company who genuinely cares about their people and the greater communities we live in
Fantastic Account Manager role - suitable for a motivated university graduate

Background to the role:

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified individual to be responsible for home care and personal care sales and Account Management for B2B companies in the Australasia region.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team, based out of our modern Silverwater office, Sydney.

Candidate attributes required:

Demonstrated previous experience or aspirations to be an Account Manager
Home care technical experience and technical qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Science/Chemistry, Diploma of Personal Care Formulation)
Superior skills to build strong and positive relationships with technical, purchasing and marketing personnel
Excellent organisational, interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
Ability to travel interstate
Excellent computer literacy
An outgoing "can do" personality and flexible, collaborative approach to work

Only permanent residents or citizens of Australia need apply.

R&D Trainee

Central Coast NSW

We transform a client’s concept into a branded or private label retail pack. We contract and manufacture to any requirements and specifications.

We offer the complete product creation service from concept to the finished product.

Our internal resources include experienced staff, qualified Research & Development / Quality Assurance staff and a fully equipped laboratory to offer:

New product formulation development
Formulation and Packaging
Revision of manufacturing procedures for existing formulations
Review / upgrade of existing formulations
Product stability trials
Product registration – TGA, APVMA etc.

Batch sizes range from under 2,000 litres to 10,000 litres (both cold and hot mix formulations).

Our flexible manufacturing and filling facilities allow us to pack many products into a variety of sizes and shapes of bottles, jars, sachets and bulk containers.

Our company has a well-established delivery network throughout Australia and is now expanding into international markets. Our business is on an ambitious growth strategy that will see us double our business by 2020. At the same time we are investing significantly in technology and innovation to support sustainable growth.

We are seeking a R&D Trainee to assist R&D Chemists in assessment of raw materials and development of new products for our retail customers. The role requires conducting product testing (QA/QC) for approximately one day each week to become familiar with and proficient at carrying out the standard test methods and procedures that this requires.

Summary of duties:

Conduct assessments and review of new and alternate raw materials.
Assist to maintain a Raw Material Database
Periodically review suitability of current suppliers and raw materials.
Analyse competitor products and present results to Sales.
Organise stability programs of production samples and compile reports for customers.
Prepare samples for lab standards, evaluation by customers, external testing etc.
Provide information and any other needed support for the department.
Assist in any other role required for the business, as delegated by manager.
Assist in process development and provide assistance to Production and Quality departments.

The successful applicant will have:

B.Sc. in Science OR Diploma of Personal Care Formulation with 0 – 5 years industrial experience.
Demonstrable capability in Good Laboratory Practice.
Attention to detail and good organisation skills.
Excellent teamwork with ability to work autonomously.
Excellent communication skills both up and down command chain.
Motivation to learn and to understand the technology that is applicable to the products.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

QA Chemist Fulltime

Central Coast NSW

100% Australian family-owned contract manufacturer offering a full range of manufacturing, packaging and product development services in a number of non-food areas with facilities located just over one hour north of Sydney on the Central Coast of NSW. We have a well-established delivery network throughout Australia and are now expanding into international markets.

The Quality Assurance chemist is responsible for:

Chemical, instrumental, microbial and physical analysis of various materials used and generated from all phases of manufacturing or other handling process, determining if those meets the standards or requirements, with the goal of clearing conforming products for approval and Trouble shooting in case of non-conforming bulk solutions. QA chemists employ a variety of methods that can vary, but generally require basic lab-work skills and thorough understanding of chemical testing equipment and processes. This role requires excellent knowledge of current GMP requirements with a large focus on OGSM, owning, executing, reviewing and reporting of process documents for BV Laboratory and compounding Operations.

Essential:

Degree in Science, preferably in chemistry or chemistry related disciplines
Demonstrable capability in Good Laboratory Practice.
Attention to detail.
Have leadership skills to work with multiple departments.
Demonstrated problem solving and root cause analysis skills using formal problem solving techniques;
Sound ability to deliver sustainable continuous improvement initiatives;
Ability to think clearly and logically and make decisions under pressure;
Sound time and priority management with the ability to manage a number of priorities at any one time without losing focus;
Sound numeracy and literacy skills with a focus on attention to detail;
Ability to work autonomously whilst at the same time contributing to a small team environment
Desire to build manufacturing knowledge and capability
Demonstrating excellent communication skills enabling effective exchange of information to a wide audience of internal and external customers.

Desirable:

Diploma of Personal Care Formulation or Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science (IPCS)
Understanding and application of safety management principles;
Understanding and application of good manufacturing practice (GMP);
Understanding and application of quality principles;
Understanding and application of Lean principles and tools;
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook);
Sound knowledge of NAV (or applicable ERP);
minimum of 3 years' experience in laboratory environments
Solid experience in transferring knowledge into a production environment in a commercially viable way
Practical work experience within an analytical environment with an emphasis on instrumentation and Wet chemistry.

National Account Manager

Sydney, Northern Beaches location

Full time role
Successful & Expanding Australian Company
Cosmetics & Personal Care Product Market Focus

This rapidly growing Australian organisation is a distribution business importing and supplying a unique portfolio of specialty chemical additives for personal care and cosmetic manufacturers. The company has more than doubled in size over the past 5 years and they partner with some of the world's leading producers of chemical specialties. Their head office is based on the northern beaches of Sydney and they are currently seeking a motivated and driven Account Manager.

This company invests heavily in their staff development and promotions are common.

Key Activities

Face to Face Customer Visits
Developing & Managing Customer Relationships
Identifying Sales Opportunities
Providing Product & Service Information
Promoting Product and Company Features & Benefits
Supplying Quotations
Researching & Evaluating Market Conditions
Supporting Product Trials

Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and/or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation or other relevant science related field.
Confident and Outgoing Personality
Enjoy Dealing with People
Fluent English Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Well Organised

Laboratory Assistant – Cosmetics/Pharmaceuticals

Auckland location

Part-time role (15 hours per week)
Be part of an exciting growth story
Cosmetics formulation focus

This Australian skin care brand is now going global, and requires the skills of an experienced Laboratory Assistant to support their New Product Development team in Auckland.

Duties and Responsibilities

Comprehensive supervised product testing, including stability testing
Running the stability program - checking all samples in each incubator every week, taking the pH & viscosity and documenting all results in appropriate spreadsheets.
Maintaining stocks of all ingredients in the lab and ordering more ingredient samples & lab equipment when needed
To perform experiments / tests and documenting results
To assist with the Sensory Testing program
Make lab batches of cosmetic products (under supervision)
Packaging, labelling and organising all samples ready for testing or other purposes as directed
Ingredient research and documenting of potential new raw materials

What we are ideally looking for

Tertiary qualification in science e.g. Diploma of Personal Care Formulation (may be currently studying) or proven relevant industry experience
1 years' experience working within a laboratory environment
Demonstrated experience in the science of skin care (would be beneficial but not necessary)
Knowledge of relevant technologies
Knowledge of formulation development would be beneficial but not necessary
Knowledge of laboratory practices
Knowledge of R&D process would be beneficial but not necessary

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team, working on the development of innovative skin care products, in an environment that values flexibility and a relaxed working culture. Great skin is also assured.

R&D Chemist – Cosmetics/Pharmaceuticals

Central Coast, NSW – Salary dependant on experience

Leading Contract Manufacturer

Great opportunity for career growth

Great opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge with a wide variety of products including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products.

We are currently seeking to appoint an R&D Chemist to join our team in the development, preparation and manufacture of trial batches of various pharmaceutical, cosmetic and veterinary products. This role will also be supporting our manufacturing process by providing technical and troubleshooting advice to our compounding team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Formulation and preparation of high end products for the marketplace.
Perform validation and testing of formulations to ensure adequacy, or determine the need for reformulation.
Provision of support and advice to our manufacturing team
Process development.
Preparation of pilot batch and scale up of lab batching.
Applying judgment to analytical and sensory tests.
Preparation of reports and documenting results of tests and analyses.
Implementation of standards as required by TGA, APVMA, ACO and GMP.

Criteria:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation
A passion for product development and process optimisation.
An understanding of GMP
Excellent communication skills with the ability to write technical documents and impart knowledge to people with varying levels of understanding.
The ability to make smart decisions based on sound scientific analysis.
Strong attention to detail.

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative Australian owned and operated organisation with a very bright future of continued growth and development.