ISCO Specialization 2113.1.4 Cosmetic Chemist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Cosmetic Chemist: 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.
Essential Skills
- Troubleshoot Cosmetics Formula Issues
- Cosmetics Ingredients
- Formulate Cosmetic Products
- Report Analysis Results
- Examine Production Samples
- Scientific Research Methodology
- Calibrate Laboratory Equipment
- Recommend Product Improvements
- Analytical Chemistry
- Laboratory Techniques
- Test Beauty Products
- Adhere To Standard Procedures
- Conform To Cosmetics Regulatory Requirements
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Perform Chemical Experiments
Optional Skills
- Quality Assurance Methodologies
- Project Management Principles
- Control Production
- Train Employees
- Microbiology-Bacteriology
- Communicate Production Plan
- Ensure Safety In The Production Area
- Use A Computer
- Give Instructions To Staff
- Chemical Preservation
- Organic Chemistry
- Communicate With External Laboratories
- Develop Work Plans To Solve Problems
- Market Analysis
Alternative Names
- Formulation Development Chemist
- Cosmetics Formulation Development Chemist
- Skin Care Formulation Chemist
- Cosmetics Research Chemist
- Cosmetics Development Chemist
- Research Chemist
- Cosmetics Development Formulator
- Cosmetics Formulator
- Cosmetics Formulations Chemist
- Cosmetics Formulation Chemist
