{"id":2484,"date":"2026-07-21T16:54:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/industrial-chemist-cosmetics-manufacturing-product-development\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:54:49","slug":"industrial-chemist-cosmetics-manufacturing-product-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/jobs\/plateau\/industrial-chemist-cosmetics-manufacturing-product-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial Chemist &#8211; Cosmetics Manufacturing &#038; Product Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Industrial Chemist - Cosmetics Manufacturing & Product Development\", \"description\": \"Role Overview\\nWe are seeking an experienced and technically strong Industrial Chemist to support our cosmetics manufacturing and product commercialization initiatives.\\nThis role is critical to the transition from product concept and pilot formulation to full-scale manufacturing, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and market launch.\\nThe successful candidate will provide both hands-on technical leadership and advisory support across formulation, production, quality control, process optimization, and regulatory documentation.\\nThe ideal candidate must have practical experience in cosmetic product manufacturing, understand the operational realities of scaling production, and be capable of working with cross-functional teams including business development, regulatory, production, procurement, and external manufacturing partners.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nProduct Formulation & Development:\\nLead the development and refinement of cosmetic formulations including skincare, haircare, personal care, and related products.\\nEvaluate raw materials, active ingredients, emulsifiers, preservatives, fragrances, and other cosmetic components for performance, safety, stability, and cost-effectiveness.\\nConduct formulation trials, prototype development, and product optimization activities.\\nEnsure formulations meet desired sensory, efficacy, and performance standards.\\nRecommend suitable ingredient substitutions where necessary without compromising product quality.\\nManufacturing & Scale-Up:\\nSupport the scale-up of products from laboratory or pilot batches to commercial production.\\nDevelop batch manufacturing procedures and production protocols.\\nWork closely with production teams to optimize mixing, heating, cooling, filling, and packaging processes.\\nIdentify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks, yield losses, and process inefficiencies.\\nRecommend improvements that enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve consistency.\\nQuality Control & Quality Assurance:\\nDevelop and implement quality control procedures for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.\\nEstablish product specifications, testing protocols, and acceptance criteria.\\nMonitor batch quality and investigate deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.\\nEnsure product consistency across production batches.\\nMaintain proper quality documentation, records, and traceability systems.\\nRegulatory Compliance:\\nEnsure all products comply with NAFDAC regulations and applicable cosmetic manufacturing standards.\\nPrepare and review technical documentation required for product registration and regulatory submissions.\\nVerify ingredient compliance with national and international cosmetic ingredient restrictions and safety guidelines.\\nSupport product labeling compliance, claims review, and documentation management.\\nMonitor regulatory updates and advise management on compliance implications.\\nResearch, Innovation & Process Improvement:\\nConduct research on emerging cosmetic ingredients, technologies, and industry trends.\\nEvaluate opportunities for product innovation and portfolio expansion.\\nAnalyze production and quality data to identify improvement opportunities.\\nRecommend cost optimization initiatives related to raw materials, formulations, packaging, and manufacturing processes.\\nSupport continuous improvement projects across the cosmetics department.\\nTechnical Consultancy & Cross-Functional Support\\nProvide technical guidance to internal teams on formulation, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory matters.\\nParticipate in client-facing consultations where technical expertise is required.\\nCollaborate with business development teams on product feasibility, technical proposals, and commercialization planning.\\nSupport procurement teams in the evaluation and qualification of raw material suppliers.\\nContribute technical insights during product launch and market readiness discussions.\\nQualifications & Experience\\nEducation:\\nBachelor\u2019s Degree in Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related field.\\nA Master\u2019s degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.\\nExperience:\\n3\u20135 years of practical experience in cosmetic manufacturing, industrial chemistry, product formulation, or related production environments.\\nCandidates must have demonstrated experience taking cosmetic products from formulation through manufacturing and market readiness.\\nCandidates must have experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.\\nExposure to contract manufacturing, pilot production, or scale-up projects is highly desirable.\\nExperience providing technical advisory or consultancy services is an advantage.\\nTechnical Skills:\\nCosmetic formulation and ingredient chemistry\\nManufacturing process optimization\\nBatch processing and scale-up\\nQuality control and laboratory testing\\nNAFDAC registration processes\\nGMP, quality assurance, and documentation\\nRoot cause analysis and corrective actions\\nRaw material evaluation and s\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-20\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Prestigious Consulting Group\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Plateau\", \"addressCountry\": \"NG\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-03T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Prestigious Consulting Group<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Plateau<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-03<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Role Overview<br \/>We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Industrial Chemist to support our cosmetics manufacturing and product commercialization initiatives.<br \/>This role is critical to the transition from product concept and pilot formulation to full-scale manufacturing, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and market launch.<br \/>The successful candidate will provide both hands-on technical leadership and advisory support across formulation, production, quality control, process optimization, and regulatory documentation.<br \/>The ideal candidate must have practical experience in cosmetic product manufacturing, understand the operational realities of scaling production, and be capable of working with cross-functional teams including business development, regulatory, production, procurement, and external manufacturing partners.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Product Formulation &#038; Development:<br \/>Lead the development and refinement of cosmetic formulations including skincare, haircare, personal care, and related products.<br \/>Evaluate raw materials, active ingredients, emulsifiers, preservatives, fragrances, and other cosmetic components for performance, safety, stability, and cost-effectiveness.<br \/>Conduct formulation trials, prototype development, and product optimization activities.<br \/>Ensure formulations meet desired sensory, efficacy, and performance standards.<br \/>Recommend suitable ingredient substitutions where necessary without compromising product quality.<br \/>Manufacturing &#038; Scale-Up:<br \/>Support the scale-up of products from laboratory or pilot batches to commercial production.<br \/>Develop batch manufacturing procedures and production protocols.<br \/>Work closely with production teams to optimize mixing, heating, cooling, filling, and packaging processes.<br \/>Identify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks, yield losses, and process inefficiencies.<br \/>Recommend improvements that enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve consistency.<br \/>Quality Control &#038; Quality Assurance:<br \/>Develop and implement quality control procedures for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.<br \/>Establish product specifications, testing protocols, and acceptance criteria.<br \/>Monitor batch quality and investigate deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.<br \/>Ensure product consistency across production batches.<br \/>Maintain proper quality documentation, records, and traceability systems.<br \/>Regulatory Compliance:<br \/>Ensure all products comply with NAFDAC regulations and applicable cosmetic manufacturing standards.<br \/>Prepare and review technical documentation required for product registration and regulatory submissions.<br \/>Verify ingredient compliance with national and international cosmetic ingredient restrictions and safety guidelines.<br \/>Support product labeling compliance, claims review, and documentation management.<br \/>Monitor regulatory updates and advise management on compliance implications.<br \/>Research, Innovation &#038; Process Improvement:<br \/>Conduct research on emerging cosmetic ingredients, technologies, and industry trends.<br \/>Evaluate opportunities for product innovation and portfolio expansion.<br \/>Analyze production and quality data to identify improvement opportunities.<br \/>Recommend cost optimization initiatives related to raw materials, formulations, packaging, and manufacturing processes.<br \/>Support continuous improvement projects across the cosmetics department.<br \/>Technical Consultancy &#038; Cross-Functional Support<br \/>Provide technical guidance to internal teams on formulation, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory matters.<br \/>Participate in client-facing consultations where technical expertise is required.<br \/>Collaborate with business development teams on product feasibility, technical proposals, and commercialization planning.<br \/>Support procurement teams in the evaluation and qualification of raw material suppliers.<br \/>Contribute technical insights during product launch and market readiness discussions.<br \/>Qualifications &#038; Experience<br \/>Education:<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related field.<br \/>A Master\u2019s degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.<br \/>Experience:<br \/>3\u20135 years of practical experience in cosmetic manufacturing, industrial chemistry, product formulation, or related production environments.<br \/>Candidates must have demonstrated experience taking cosmetic products from formulation through manufacturing and market readiness.<br \/>Candidates must have experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.<br \/>Exposure to contract manufacturing, pilot production, or scale-up projects is highly desirable.<br \/>Experience providing technical advisory or consultancy services is an advantage.<br \/>Technical Skills:<br \/>Cosmetic formulation and ingredient chemistry<br \/>Manufacturing process optimization<br \/>Batch processing and scale-up<br \/>Quality control and laboratory testing<br \/>NAFDAC registration processes<br \/>GMP, quality assurance, and documentation<br \/>Root cause analysis and corrective actions<br \/>Raw material evaluation and supplier qualification<br \/>Data analysis and technical reporting<br \/>Core Competencies:<br \/>Strong scientific reasoning and problem-solving ability<br \/>Excellent attention to detail and quality orientation<br \/>Ability to analyze formulation and production data<br \/>Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br \/>Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders<br \/>Strong cross-functional collaboration capability<br \/>High level of accountability and ownership<br \/>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously<br \/>Results-driven mindset with focus on production and commercialization outcomes<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should send their\u00a0Applications to: hr@prestigiousconsultinggroup.ng<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hr@prestigiousconsultinggroup.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-03 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Prestigious Consulting Group Location: Plateau Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-03 Job Description Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and technically strong Industrial Chemist to support our cosmetics manufacturing and product commercialization initiatives.This role is critical to the transition from product concept and pilot formulation to full-scale manufacturing, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,289],"tags":[51,18,17,161],"class_list":["post-2484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-plateau","tag-full-time","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag","tag-prestigious-consulting-group"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2484"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2484\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}