R&D Specialist ( Beauty - Makeup & Skincare)

Category: Beauty.Report to: Brand Manager.Location: 568 Luy Ban Bich, Hoa Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District.Working time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday – Friday) and 8:30 - 12:30 (Saturday Morning).I. Job Objective:Conduct in-depth ingredient analysis, develop/optimize new formulations, collaborate with advisors/Product Specialists, and work with manufacturers (OEM/ODM) to optimize quality–cost–time, ensuring products are regulatory-compliant and market-ready.II. Key Responsibilities:Research & Benchmarking: Analyze INCI/texture/finish/performance; identify differentiators and improvement opportunities tailored to Vietnam’s climate.Formulation Development: Build effective, optimized formulas; select ingredients (film-formers, volatiles, elastomers, fillers/absorbers, pigment systems, etc.), define ratios and processes; ensure stability, sensorial quality, and safety in line with product objectives.Testing & Quality: Monitor and evaluate formulas through consumer testing, stability and compatibility (packaging) studies, PET/challenge tests (when required), HRIPT/patch/claims tests; collaborate with QA/Regulatory teams.OEM/ODM Collaboration: Draft product briefs, monitor samples/tests, optimize BOM/costing, control MOQ/lead-time, and participate in pilot and scale-up phases.Technical & Regulatory Documentation: Execute, verify, and track COA, TDS, MSDS, CFS; prepare PIF data/INCI labeling/claims per ASEAN/US/UK regulations.Quality Standards & AQL: Define standards, collaborate with QA/QC for batch testing, and handle CAPA when deviations occur.User Testing: Organize target user panels; collect feedback on sensorials, longevity, oil control, transfer resistance, and translate insights into improvements.III. Requirements:Experience: ≥ 1 year in Cosmetics R&D/PD.Direct involvement in ≥ 1 product development project (preferably with a launched product).Understanding of end-to-end PD cycle: idea → brief → sample → test → BOM → pilot → launch → post-launch.Preferably experienced with OEM/ODM (e.g., Intercos, Cosmax, Kolmar, etc. or equivalents); with proven cases of optimizing BOM/cost/lead-time.Knowledge: Base/emulsion technologies, film-former systems, effect pigments, stabilizers, preservatives; familiar with common testing methods and regulatory requirements.Tools: Proficient in Google Sheets/Excel (lookup/index-match, pivot); comfortable using AI/Notion.Language: Strong reading comprehension of technical documents in English.Traits: Detail-oriented, scientific mindset, disciplined trial-and-error approach, strong cross-functional collaboration skills.IV. Benefits:Competitive income;13th month salary, annual performance review;Social Insurance;Parking fee allowance (if any);Provided with equipment, tools and utensils for work.Internal service discounts.