R&D Chemist - Operations
Location
cape town, city of cape town metropolitan municipality
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 08, 2026
SUMMARY:
A well-established South African manufacturer of professional personal care products seeks a technically strong R&D Chemist to join its expanding R&D team. POSITION INFO:
This role focuses on maintaining, refining, and optimising existing formulations while supporting the successful transition of products from laboratory development to full-scale manufacturing. This position suits a scientifically rigorous formulation chemist who combines strong laboratory capability with disciplined documentation, regulatory awareness, and cross-functional collaboration across production, quality, and regulatory teams. Essential Requirements
- BSc in Chemistry or related scientific discipline (Cosmetic Science advantageous).
- 2–5 years’ formulation experience within the personal care or cosmetics sector.
- Proven experience developing and troubleshooting emulsions and related formulation systems.
- Strong documentati...