Lab Formulator Lead

About the company

Beautyhaul is one of the fastest-growing beauty companies in Indonesia that aspires to be the largest vertically integrated beauty ecosystem from supply to retail.

Our first brand ''Somethinc'' was founded in 2019, and is currently the #1 skincare brand in e-commerce & modern trade with >1M social media followers. Our offline/online commerce Beautyhaul is the core for carrying multiple brands that we have directly to our customers. We are incubating more and more business models in our platform and aim to be a strong regional player in the beauty, within the South Asia region.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and optimization of cosmetic formulas based on market research, consumer needs, and brand direction.
• Select and source high-quality ingredients that meet regulatory standards and product objectives.
• Create prototypes and fine-tune formulas based on testing and feedback to ensure high-quality performance and safety.
• Oversee the stability testing of new products under various environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, etc.) and ensure adherence to required testing protocols.
• Conduct physical, microbial, and efficacy tests to ensure product performance and safety.
• Prepare and present detailed stability test reports, outlining findings, necessary formula adjustments, and product viability for commercialization.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Collaborate with internal departments (R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Manufacturing) to ensure alignment on product goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to ensure project progress and resolve any issues that arise during product development.
• Lead and manage a team of lab formulator, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and setting realistic timelines.
• Track project progress, adjust workloads, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Act as the main point of contact for the lab formulator team and provide support to ensure efficient workflow and problem resolution.
• Monitor and report on laboratory expenses, including raw materials, testing costs, and labor, identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.
• Provide regular budget updates to senior management and make adjustments as necessary to ensure financial goals are met.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cosmetics product development, with a strong understanding of formulation, stability testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredient sourcing, formulation techniques, and testing protocols.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control in a laboratory or product development setting.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards for cosmetics.
• Strong adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Fast learner, proactive, exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Strong in business etiquette and able to maintain network with external party.

We have a 'CREATED' culture (Collaboration, Responsible, Efficient, Agile, Tough, Extraordinary, Detail). We are looking for more people to join us, who are excited to disrupt the traditional beauty industry with product innovation and non-linear growth, who want to build a profitable start-up into a unicorn company, who will always learn and do the right thing.