Senior FormulatorGandang Kalikasan Inc.

Salary Details
Negotiable
Job Address
Commonwealth, Quezon City
Job Description
Human Nature is the leading brand of all-natural personal care, cosmetic and household products in the country today! We are looking to hire a Senior Formulator who is willing to share his/her greatness in formulations to contribute to a world free of harmful chemicals.
If you've got the creativity and scientific savvy to whip up fantastic natural formulations and perfect your original cosmetic concoctions then step up and be counted among our growing team of brilliant scientists at the Human Nature Natural Care Labs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely development of new products from the time of conceptualization to search of appropriate ingredients, formulating, costing, sample preparation, series of testing, production trial up to product launch. Managing staff; planning and perform department activities.
Responsibilities:
1. To ensure that all product development and related functions are complied accurately and promptly:
Regular Basis – Daily
Assist the R&D operations Lead and Creative Director in guiding the R&D team in
prioritizing projects and deliverables
Help monitor progress of new product development, reformulation and alternative testing
Monitor status of new products and reformulations under development
Update and upload accurate product formulation and costing on the shared drive
Research about natural ingredients and market trends
Request pertinent documents of new ingredients from suppliers and have it screened and
approved before sampling and use.
Prototyping of samples for new product development
Establishing standard specification of new products
Perform stability testing of products being developed and accomplish the stability testing form
Research possible causes of irritation and answer product customer complaints
Ensure general cleanliness of office space and laboratory area by practicing 5S and GLP
Regular Basis – Periodically
Preparation of Batch Manufacturing Record
Validation of first three (3) production batches of new product
Validation of existing products using alternative raw material or with formula/process adjustment
Submit Process Validation Reports
Attend NPD, SC coordination and QA/R&D operational meetings
Perform 5S and help with the inventory count in the laboratory
Participate in company-wide inventory count in the warehouse and third party manufacturer
Researches subjects as requested, and prepares special presentation for management approval
Investigation of production and quality issues
Rework of bulk from production with issues
Checking of ingredients list, percent natural, and product claims in the label
Facilitate testing of raw materials with issues for production
Performs other duties from time to time as may be assigned
2. To comply with all Gandang Kalikasan Inc. Policies and Procedures
3. Ensure that all responsibilities are done in a very professional manner not withstanding pressures from work. This includes:
Courteousness in communicating with internal staff, third party service providers and external suppliers/customers
Take the initiative in helping/serving our internal and external customers at reasonable circumstance
4. Accountable for providing and helping build the Company by strengthening our culture of shared ownership and bayanihan.
5. Performs any and all other tasks and functions that may be assigned from time to time by his/her superior.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's/College Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years experience in R&D for cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, with knowledge of natural products
Experience in formulating with natural ingredients is a distinct advantage
Determination and commitment - natural products require much trial and error
Strong analytical skills
Has people management skills
Dynamic personality and must be able to work well with a team
Proficiency in the use of computers and MS Office applications required for presentations and reporting
Familiar with good laboratory practices and can operate common laboratory equipment
Strong desire to use your skills to benefit the country and consumers
Love for the Philippines!
Must be willing to work in our manufacturing plant in Carmelray 1 Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna
Job Type
Health/Beauty/Personal Care
Working Hours
08:00 AM to 06:30 PM
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NCR, Metro Manila, Quezon, Philippines
7 Years
Full-time
Negotiable
Bachelor's / College Degree
1 Vacancies