Responsibilities:
Formula Innovation & Development:
- Independently design and execute formulation trials for active/medical skincare products (creams, serums, emulsions, etc.) targeting skin health and specific skin disorders.
- Can initiate technical ideas based on consumer insights understanding & market products technical decoding
- Curious and good learner to build her/his own technical expertise on formulation structures, raw material interactions in the formula
- Scientific Translation:
Apply basic biological knowledge of skin concerns (e.g., barrier repair, acne, sensitive skin, atopic dermatitis) into formulation structures and ingredient selection.
Independently manage and deliver projects assigned by the manager, ensuring timely execution from concept to lab-scale prototype and identify the key risks alongside the project
- Collaboration & Communication:
Communicate effectively with cross-functional team collaboration(CMI, Evaluation, SRC, RAV) to ensure product compliance, efficacy, and sensory performance.
Key Qualification Requirement:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Biology, Medicine, Dermatology, or related fields.
- Experience:
- Scientist level: 2-3+ years of experience in skincare formulation development.
- Senior Scientist level: 3-6+ years of hands-on skincare formulation experience, preferably with a track record in active/medical cosmetics (efficacy skincare)
- Technical & Scientific Skills:
- Biological Understanding: Basic biological knowledge of skin structures, skin barrier functions, and common skin concerns (sensitiveness, inflammation, acne, etc.).
- Formula Structure: Good understanding of skincare formulation architectures, emulsification technologies, and key raw materials.
- Can learn & use digital tools to make formulation forecasts
- Soft Skills & Attributes:
- Growth Mindset & Curiosity: Love formulating, possess a strong craftsmanship spirit, and be eager to deep dive into formulation science.
- Innovative Thinking: Out-of-the-box thinking with a passion for finding innovative solutions for skincare products
- Independence: Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivated, with the ability to work independently under general guidance.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Chinese and English (written & verbal).
- Safety awareness
Clear awareness of the latest safety rules and regulations and compliant to safety lab practice
