Cosmetic chemist jobs in Finland
Cosmetic chemists develop formulas in order to create and test new cosmetic products and improve existing cosmetic products such as perfumes and fragrances, lipstick, waterproof lotions and makeup, hair dye, soaps and detergents with special properties, topical medicines or health supplements.
Cosmetic chemist - Which skills are essential?
A variety of sources cosmetics are composed of ranging from crushed insects to rust.
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quanitfy matter - the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
Formulate and design complex cosmetic products from concept to finish.
Perform chemical experiments with the aim of testing various products and substances in order to draw conclusions in terms of product viability and replicability.
Adhere to and follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
Calibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment. Make the measurements in as similar a way as possible.
Ensure conformance to regulatory requirements applied in personal care products such as cosmetics, fragrances and toiletry.
Troubleshoot the unstable formulas, scaling-up issues in order to ensure stability and a high quality end product that conforms to specifications.
Produce research documents or give presentations to report the results of a conducted research and analysis project, indicating the analysis procedures and methods which led to the results, as well as potential interpretations of the results.
Test products such as skin cream, make-up or other beauty products in order to assess their efficiency and formula compliance.
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
Examine production samples visually or manually to verify properties such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, humidity and texture.
Recomend product modifications and process improvements.
Cosmetic chemist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
Process of adding chemical compounds to a product, such as food or pharmaceutical products, to prevent decay caused by chemical changes or microbial activity.
Different elements and phases of project management.
The chemistry of compounds and substances containing carbon.
Communicate with the external analytical laboratories in order to manage the required external testing process.
Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work.
Take ultimate responsibility for the safety, quality and efficiency of the production area.
The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
Communicates production plan to all levels in a way that targets, processes, and requirements are clear. Ensures that information is passed to everyone involved in the process assuming their responsibility for overall success.
Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to insure the goods are made on time, in correct order, of adequate quality and composition, starting from intake goods up to shipping.