Responsibilities of research and development technician / skincare research scientist include but not limited to the following:

• Test and evaluate the quality of skincare products.
• Analysis any laboratory and production sample deviation
• Ensure compliance with test, repair, quality, and cosmetic procedures and standards.
• Ensure that all operations adhere to both company and government regulations
• Plate count microbiological cleanliness test
• Assist with defining production problems, analyzing data, and communicating an action plan to improve product and operating performance.
• Prepare lab-scale product batches of cosmetic products for evaluation
• Maintain analytical equipment, laboratory notebooks and electronic records
• Documentation control

Qualification:

Bachelor degree or equivalent, experience in cosmetic business or quality control is preferred, Working knowledge of ISO-9001:2000 standard, research skills, with strong problem solving, oral/written communication and analytical abilities, creativities, market vision. Higher profile candidate will be considered for higher position.

Be a self starter is very important as attitude for the job. Research and development involves many different types of tasks. It is impossible to tell and remind the tasks everyday.