Assistant Cosmetics Formulator needed at Sigma Consult

Reports To: Production Manager & Skin Specialized Cosmetics Formulator

Supervises: Production Assistant & Attendants

Job Objective/Purpose of Job:

The Assistant Cosmetics Formulator is responsible for assisting in the development, formulation, and testing of skincare products produced 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Formulation and Research Support

Production Support

• Assist in the production of signature spa-grade products and highly effective problem-solving products.
• Provide skin analysis and consultation services as required.
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and production budgets.
• Maintain and update company databases.
• Coordinate production assistants and other junior staff efficiently.
• Assist the production assistant with the procurement of necessary ingredients needed for production and vendor management.
• Ensure sanitary manufacturing conditions during production processes to avoid contaminations or mistakes.
• Be actively involved in quality control of mass production.
• Carry out all other production tasks as instructed by the production manager.

Therapist Management

Key Performance Areas:

• Financial
• Budget management
• Job cost control
• Process
• Range of facial & skincare products made
• Range of successful sample products made for clients
• Customer
• Customer satisfaction
• Therapists satisfaction
• Learning & Growth
• Strengthen capability
• Learning and development of team members & therapists

Education/Professional Qualification:

• BA or BSC in Microbiology or a related discipline.
• Relevant postgraduate and/or professional qualification would be an added advantage.

Any professional qualification.

Experience:

• Must possess 2-3 years of work experience with solid knowledge of office procedures.
• Experience with producing skin products for brands.

Key Skills & Competencies Requirements:

Functional/Technical:

• Great research and experimenting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft, Google Suites & Canvas
• A team player with leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Behavioral:

• Results orientation
• Innovation
• Analytical thinking
• Integrity and highly confidential
• Respectful