Research & Development Chemist

Pharmaceuticals ~ Manufacturing
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

A specialist consumer formulations business is expanding its innovation capability and is recruiting an R&D Chemist to play a hands-on role in developing next-generation products. This position suits a technically strong chemist who enjoys practical laboratory work, structured experimentation, and translating formulations from concept through to commercial production.
 
You will hold a BSc in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline and bring 2–5 years of formulation experience within consumer products. Strong capability in troubleshooting, optimisation, and scale-up of complex formulation systems is essential, together with disciplined project management and clear technical reporting.
 
This role offers the opportunity to work in a focused R&D environment where practical expertise and scientific rigour directly influence product performance and commercial success.
 
Key responsibilities include:
  • Designing and refining innovative consumer formulations from lab concept to production scale
  • Evaluating new raw materials and technologies for performance, safety, sustainability, and compliance
  • Conducting batch trials, stability testing, and packaging compatibility assessments
  • Ensuring formulations meet quality and regulatory standards
  • Maintaining precise formulation records and technical documentation
  • Collaborating with Regulatory, QA, QC, and Manufacturing teams to support product launch
  • Preparing technical reports and product performance summaries