Senior Chemist (Cosmetic Production)

Job Description

Title: Senior Chemist (Cosmetic Production)

Company Name: Naturals by Rakhi

Vacancy: 01

Location: Jashore

Salary: Tk. 60000 - 100000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 2 to 6 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Cosmetics/Toiletries/Personal Care, Chemical Industries

Published: 1 Feb 2025

Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and optimize skincare and haircare formulations, including creams, serums, shampoos, conditioners, face washes, and masks.
∎ Research and source new, high-quality ingredients, with a focus on natural, organic, and sustainable components.
∎ Ensure formulations are safe, stable, and effective, balancing natural extracts with active ingredients.
∎ Improve existing product formulations based on market trends and customer feedback.
∎ Conduct pH balancing, viscosity, and texture adjustments to maintain the right feel and consistency.
∎ Oversee the batch production process, ensuring formulations are consistent from lab-scale to mass production.
∎ Maintain batch records, raw material logs, and production documentation for compliance and traceability.
∎ Conduct quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) checks at different production stages to ensure uniformity.
∎ Troubleshoot formulation or production issues, such as texture changes, separation, or instability.
∎ Work closely with the manufacturing team to optimize production efficiency while maintaining quality.
∎ Ensure all products meet Bangladesh cosmetic regulatory requirements and international standards such as ISO, GMP, and BPOM.
∎ Prepare and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Certificates of Analysis (COA), and product specifications.
∎ Conduct microbial and stability testing to ensure long-term product safety.
∎ Keep up to date with global cosmetic regulations, ingredient restrictions, and labeling requirements.
∎ Stay updated with the latest trends, innovations, and scientific research in the skincare and haircare industry.
∎ Experiment with eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives, such as biodegradable packaging and natural preservatives.
∎ Collaborate with marketing and branding teams to create product claims based on scientific testing.
∎ Work closely with the marketing and sales team to align product development with customer demand and market trends.
∎ Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure high-quality raw materials at competitive prices.
∎ Train and mentor junior chemists, lab assistants, or production staff on formulation best practices.
∎ Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, or a related field.
∎ Minimum 2-5 years of experience in cosmetic formulation and production.
∎ Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, stability testing, and regulatory compliance.
∎ Experience with natural and herbal formulations is a plus.
∎ Ability to troubleshoot formulation and production challenges.
∎ Familiarity with cosmetic industry software and lab equipment.
∎ Passion for innovation and a strong understanding of consumer haircare & skincare needs.
∎ Job Context:
∎ We are expanding our cosmetic production unit and seeking an experienced Cosmetic Production Chemist to oversee the formulation, quality control, and production processes for our skincare and haircare brands.
∎ The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing innovative, high-performance products while ensuring they meet industry standards, safety regulations, and customer expectations.
∎ This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on natural and science-backed beauty solutions.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ 1. Product Formulation & Innovation
∎ Develop and optimize skincare and haircare formulations, including creams, serums, shampoos, conditioners, face washes, and masks.
∎ Research and source new, high-quality ingredients, with a focus on natural, organic, and sustainable components.
∎ Ensure formulations are safe, stable, and effective, balancing natural extracts with active ingredients.
∎ Improve existing product formulations based on market trends and customer feedback.
∎ Conduct pH balancing, viscosity, and texture adjustments to maintain the right feel and consistency.
∎ 2. Production & Quality Control
∎ Oversee the batch production process, ensuring formulations are consistent from lab-scale to mass production.
∎ Maintain batch records, raw material logs, and production documentation for compliance and traceability.
∎ Conduct quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) checks at different production stages to ensure uniformity.
∎ Troubleshoot formulation or production issues, such as texture changes, separation, or instability.
∎ Work closely with the manufacturing team to optimize production efficiency while maintaining quality.
∎ 3. Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
∎ Ensure all products meet Bangladesh cosmetic regulatory requirements and international standards such as ISO, GMP, and BPOM.
∎ Prepare and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Certificates of Analysis (COA), and product specifications.
∎ Conduct microbial and stability testing to ensure long-term product safety.
∎ Keep up to date with global cosmetic regulations, ingredient restrictions, and labeling requirements.
∎ 4. Research & Development (R&D)
∎ Stay updated with the latest trends, innovations, and scientific research in the skincare and haircare industry.
∎ Experiment with eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives, such as biodegradable packaging and natural preservatives.
∎ Collaborate with marketing and branding teams to create product claims based on scientific testing.
∎ 5. Collaboration & Teamwork
∎ Work closely with the marketing and sales team to align product development with customer demand and market trends.
∎ Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure high-quality raw materials at competitive prices.
∎ Train and mentor junior chemists, lab assistants, or production staff on formulation best practices.
∎ Job Requirements:
∎ Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, or a related field.
∎ Minimum 2-5 years of experience in cosmetic formulation and production.
∎ Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, stability testing, and regulatory compliance.
∎ Experience with natural and herbal formulations is a plus.
∎ Ability to troubleshoot formulation and production challenges.
∎ Familiarity with cosmetic industry software and lab equipment.
∎ Passion for innovation and a strong understanding of consumer haircare & skincare needs.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Performance bonus, Provident fund, Over time allowance
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Jashore

Company Information:
∎ Naturals by Rakhi
∎ Chaulia, Rupdia, Jashore
∎ https://naturalsbyrakhi.com
∎ Naturals by Rakhi, established in 2021, is a growing brand rooted in the art of natural beauty and wellness. We began with our signature Natural Hair Oil, which continues to be a customer favorite. Over time, our range has expanded to include onion shampoo, handcrafted soaps, face packs, and hair packs. Soon, we will introduce creams, face washes, face serums, and hair serums, ensuring a holistic approach to self-care.

Operating online since inception, we are thrilled to enter the local market in 2025 through modern trade, making our products more accessible to customers. At Naturals by Rakhi, we are committed to offering nature-inspired, high-quality solutions for everyday skincare and haircare needs, blending tradition with innovation.

Address::
∎ Chaulia, Rupdia, Jashore
∎ https://naturalsbyrakhi.com
∎ Naturals by Rakhi, established in 2021, is a growing brand rooted in the art of natural beauty and wellness. We began with our signature Natural Hair Oil, which continues to be a customer favorite. Over time, our range has expanded to include onion shampoo, handcrafted soaps, face packs, and hair packs. Soon, we will introduce creams, face washes, face serums, and hair serums, ensuring a holistic approach to self-care.Operating online since inception, we are thrilled to enter the local market in 2025 through modern trade, making our products more accessible to customers. At Naturals by Rakhi, we are committed to offering nature-inspired, high-quality solutions for everyday skincare and haircare needs, blending tradition with innovation.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 3 Mar 2025

Category: Beauty Care/ Health & Fitness