Job summary
1) Research and develops new product formulations for local market and overseas clients including improvement of existing formulations.
2) Acts as the company Regulatory Officer and ensures compliance of all consumer products with ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) including submission of product notifications to Health Sciences Authority (HSA).
3) Prepares technical documentation such as product data sheet (PDS), certificate of analysis (COA), safety data sheet (SDS) and provides technical support to Sales & Marketing.
4) Conducts product validation for new formulations or any major changes in existing formulations and troubleshoots quality and microbial issues.
5) Lead formulation troubleshooting and optimization projects to improve product performance, stability and cost efficiency.
6) Participate in cross-functional project teams for new product development from concept to commercialization.
7) Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies and provide recommendation to improve product development and compliance strategies.
8) Reviews and determine appropriate product testing & analysis (i.e. Preservative Challenge Test, Stability Test, Product Efficacy Test, Cytotoxicity Test, Antimicrobial Efficacy Test, Skin Irritation Test, Antiviral Test), and coordinate with qualified local and overseas laboratories.
9) Assist to investigates internal and external (customer) complaints and prepares the Non-Conformance Report.
10) Represents the Department in certification and compliance initiatives for ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO22301, GMP, EU MDR.
11) Any other area of responsibilities that the company deems necessary.
Competency
1) Degree in chemistry/cosmetic and background in medical industry.
2) Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in product formulation and laboratory testing preferably in wet wipes, disinfectants or consumer chemical products.
3) Strong technical skills in formulation development, stability testing and microbial evaluation.