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L'Oréal

# Skin Care Formulation Chemist — R&I

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Full-time {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}} Research & Science 

Listed on L'Oréal’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on L'Oréal’s careers site →](https://careers.loreal.com/en/job/johannesburg/skin-care-formulation-chemist-r-and-i/3456/46447888128)

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## Job description

### Skin Care Formulation Chemist — R&I Function

Research & Innovation (R&I)

### Location

Woodlands Reports to: Head Cosmetic Metier Role purpose Develop and optimize safe, effective and consumer-relevant skin care formulations, from early concept through scale-up, in collaboration with cross-functional R&I and business teams. Key responsibilities Design, formulate and evaluate skin care products, including [insert relevant categories, e.g., moisturizers, cleansers, serums or sun care]. Plan and conduct laboratory experiments; document methods, results and conclusions accurately.

Assess formulation performance, stability, compatibility and sensory attributes using appropriate methods. Troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges, and recommend practical solutions. Support product development milestones, including ingredient selection, prototype refinement and scale-up. Work with colleagues in safety, regulatory, claims, packaging, industrialization and marketing to support product development.

Monitor relevant scientific and technical developments and apply insights to formulation work. Follow applicable laboratory, quality, safety and documentation requirements. Qualifications and experience Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science or a related discipline; postgraduate study is an advantage. Experience in cosmetic or personal care formulation is preferred. Relevant laboratory experience may also be considered.

Knowledge of formulation principles, ingredient functionality, product testing and stability evaluation. Strong experimental, analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear written and verbal communication; effective collaboration across teams. Careful, organized approach to laboratory work and technical documentation. Success measures Formulations meet agreed performance, quality, safety and development requirements. Experiments and technical documentation are completed reliably and on schedule.

Formulation issues are investigated and resolved collaboratively.

## Qualifications

Bachelor

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 2, 2026
- Listed for: 4 days
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}}[Apply on L'Oréal’s careers site →](https://careers.loreal.com/en/job/johannesburg/skin-care-formulation-chemist-r-and-i/3456/46447888128)

## Hiring at L'Oréal
- Open jobs: 1,970
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Oct 19, 2026

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