Product Development Chemist at Elvaridah

Elvaridah is a Business Development Company with the primary objective of working with businesses and business owners to start up their businesses, improve, differentiate or expand already existing ones.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Development Chemist

Location: Lekki Peninsula, Lagos
Employment type: Full Time

Position Summary

• The Cosmetic Formulation Chemist is responsible for independently identifying and developing innovative technology to create novel natural skincare projects for new launches, line extensions, and product renovation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Co-Founder to develop formulations from concept through commercialization
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations, results
• Manage formula qualification, lab scale up, and production scale up
• Adhere to project timelines and product development schedule
• Create and maintain formula related documentation
• Conduct stability testing, inclusive of keeping accurate records
• Maintain working knowledge of raw material innovations and emerging research in the cosmetic science field by proactively researching new concepts, materials, and processes
• Source and validate new raw materials according to internal and external standards
• Contribute to routine laboratory housekeeping and day-to-day operations of the laboratory
• Maintain a working knowledge of cosmetic regulations for cosmetics/active ingredient regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements

• Ability to apply interpersonal skills to resolve a wide range of problems.
• Ability to conceptualize and apply innovative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and solve technical problems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects while meeting tight time constraints.
• Knowledge of basic principles of cosmetic science.
• Technical formulation experience in anhydrous formulations, and emulsion technology.
• Knowledge to operate lab equipment’s – mixers, viscometers, pH meters, etc.
• Ability to set up product specification and procedures
• Knowledge of national and global regulations on ingredient and colorant restrictions.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills a must.
• Willingness to take ownership and accountability to drive projects forward in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry or related field is required and 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Energetic multi-tasker that can thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable to changing tasks, assigned responsibilities, and priorities
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Ability to work as part of functional and cross-functional teams
• Self-starter, motivated in an environment that requires creativity and collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.