R&D Formulation Chemist

We are seeking a highly skilled R&D Formulation Chemist – Personal & Home Care to join our innovation team. This role will be responsible for developing, testing, and optimizing formulas for a wide range of personal hygiene, skin care, and wellness products. The chemist will ensure formulations align with our brand promise of premium quality, medical-grade hygiene, and unique scent experiences while meeting cost, stability, and regulatory requirements.

• Product Development
• Optimize formulations for efficacy, sensory experience, cost efficiency, and shelf life.
• Research & Innovation
• Evaluate novel raw materials, actives, and fragrance technologies.
• Testing & Validation
• Conduct stability testing, compatibility testing, and efficacy trials.
• Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot formulation or manufacturing challenges.
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Ensure all formulas comply with local and international cosmetic regulations (e.g., GCC/SFDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation, FDA where applicable).
• Prepare technical documentation, product dossiers, and safety assessments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with marketing to align products with brand positioning.
• Support production scale-up, providing SOPs and technical guidance.
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• 3–7 years' experience in formulation within personal care, hygiene, or cosmetic industries.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Surfactant systems (for liquid soaps, shampoos, cleansers).
• Emulsions & lotions (O/W and W/O).
• Alcohol-based systems (sanitizers, sprays).
• Scented oils, essential oils, and fragrance integration.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks in GCC, EU, and US (advantage).
• Familiarity with stability testing, microbiological testing, and efficacy evaluation.
  

• Innovative mindset with a passion for premium and medical-grade hygiene products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and documentation ability.
• Ability to translate consumer needs into scientifically sound, market-ready products.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.