Skincare Research & Development (Lab) Associate

What you will do

• Directly work with the founder on new product development and reformulations.
• Design, execute, and interpret lab trials including stability testing, compatibility studies, and performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges
• Handle end to end process from idea to commercialization
• Manage ingredient selection, sourcing inputs, and formulation documentation
• Maintain and organise technical documentation including COAs, MSDS, SOPs, and formulation dossiers in line with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Research about emerging ingredients, formulation technologies, and global trends, and bring those insights into product development.

We are looking for

• 3–7 years of hands-on experience in a cosmetic or personal care lab (this is non-negotiable).
• Academic background in Pharmacy, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or related fields.
• Someone who understands ingredients and enjoys experimenting beyond what's already proven.
• Comfortable moving between lab work and production realities, you don't disappear once the formula is "done."

Please note this role requires prior hands-on experience in cosmetic formulation within skincare, haircare, or personal care labs.

• 3–7 years of hands-on experience in a cosmetic or personal care lab (this is non-negotiable).
• Academic background in Pharmacy, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or related fields.
• Someone who understands ingredients and enjoys experimenting beyond what's already proven.
• Comfortable moving between lab work and production realities, you don't disappear once the formula is "done."
• Highly organised, but not rigid. Curious, but not careless.
• Genuinely excited by clean, thoughtful skincare and sustainability, not just as buzzwords.