We believe that happiness should be a source of beauty and not anxiety. And we are on the mission to create a world where happiness and beauty go hand in hand, where people can be happy and confident about the way they feel and look.
IKEDA GROUP is a fast-growing beauty and wellness company with a global team of highly motivated people, who love creating amazing and meaningful products that spark joy in people's lives while drawing from the rich history of Japan that makes us unique and sincere. We have team members from across the world, with offices in Japan, France and Singapore, and others working remotely from various countries.
Today, the group owns two major brands: IKEDA SPA, Singapore's first Japanese Spa and IRÉN SKIN, clean beauty skincare made in Japan. We work with retail partners in Europe (France, UK, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and counting) and in Singapore, such as Takashimaya Orchard, BHG Bugis Junction, Metro Paragon, to name a few.
We are looking for R&D Chemists (cosmetics division - irenskin.com) with skincare formulation experience and problem-solving skills. You will be working with our senior researchers from A*STAR to design and create a range of new prestige skincare and makeup cosmetic products with evidence-based support for ingredients.
- Coordinate with Singapore and France team to find out about current beauty trends and product requirements
- Develop skincare of different materials formulations and validate and testing their efficacy
- Conduct internal product testing with Singapore and France team and external testing with customers
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis of benchmark products
- Pick up experiments and materials characterisation skills from various scientists and perform day to day laboratory work with minimum supervision
- Able to design, collect data, analyse and compile technical reports
- Prepare a presentation for technical results sharing with stakeholders
- Work on industry problems statements and together with various scientists to work out a solution for industry partners
- Contact suppliers to purchase active cosmetic ingredients for research purposes
- Identify, select, discuss and work with vendors with limited supervision Job
Requirements:
- Knowledge of cosmetics science will be preferred
- Passionate & initiative to analyse, innovate, with a growth mindset
- Good team player, fast learner and ability to communicate well within all levels of the organization
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Ikeda Group Pte. Ltd. - Designation:
Cosmetic Chemist Intern - Profession:
Sciences / Laboratory / R&D - Industry:
Beauty Services - Location:
Geylang