Product Developer (Cosmetics)

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

CPT000197/RT

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

NEG Monthly

SUMMARY:
A leading skin care and cosmetics manufacturer based in Centurion, is looking to employ a Product Developer.

POSITION INFO:
Qualification:

BSc or Diploma in Chemistry
Efficient in Microsoft Office

Experience:

7 - 10 years in a lab environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
New Product Development:

Development of new formulations, evaluating them for chemical and physical properties and performance
Improve new products and services: revamp existing product''s old features or add new features so the product sells better or adds greater value to consumers.
Conceptualize new products
Oversee entire process of designing, creating, and marketing new products or existing products with new features of the product lifecycle
Establish product specifications and procedures as required for R & D projects
Support scale-ups from prototype to commercial manufacture particularly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Engage with Marketing / Sales / Supply Chain
Discover and commercialise new technologies for new and existing products
Provide technical and supervisory support within laboratory and other departments as required
Coordinate research and development activities within all organizational departments
Develop reports and documents detailing project processes, results and conclusions
Attend product training and supplier meetings

Formulation Optimization:

Management/Implementation of Global Sourcing Programme
To gain or maintain a competitive product edge ensuring superior products
Cost improvement of current product tests the viability of a potential product
Protect intellectual property
Conduct research and testing on new raw materials from alternative or new suppliers
Improve current formulations of products when needed

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