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Randstad is proud to partner with Shieling Laboratories to recruit a Junior Formulation Chemist for their Product Development team in Mt Wellington. Shieling is a world-class New Zealand cosmetic manufacturer specialising in the development and commercialisation of premium personal care products. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and curious chemist to join our collaborative product development team of seven formulation chemists. As a Formulation Chemist, you will report to the Product Development & Programme Manager and develop and optimise cosmetic formulations, working closely with customers from brief to finished product. You'll bring both strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills to deliver innovative, compliant, and commercially viable products. Working with some of New Zealand’s top cosmetic brands, you'll be a key technical contact for our customers, managing expectations and delivering formulation outcomes with confidence.
Job Responsibility:
Developing and optimising cosmetic formulations for some of the leading brands in the country, including formulation research, preparation of customer samples, developing manufacturing instructions, specifying product quality control specifications, and overseeing stability and efficacy testing
Acting as the key technical point of contact for customers throughout formulation development, including meeting customers to qualify incoming product briefs and translating customer feedback into formulation adjustments to deliver results that meet the specific client requirements
Proactively plan, track and deliver product development projects, including communicating project updates and managing client expectations regarding timelines and scope throughout the development cycle
Maintaining meticulous formulation and project management records and technical documentation
Supporting the wider team with essential laboratory tasks and ensuring the workspace is well-organised
Requirements:
A degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
Previous formulation experience, ideally within the cosmetic or chemical industries
Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to discuss technical information and manage customer expectations professionally
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach to both laboratory work and customer management
What we offer:
Funded health insurance through the Southern Cross Wellbeing 2 plan
Participation in the company's annual Xmas bonus scheme
Access to an active social club and a positive, supportive work environment
An early 3:00pm finish every day to enjoy your afternoons
Direct exposure to complex formulations and a wide variety of raw materials