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ShiseidoThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
You will contribute to the beauty of consumers around the world through foundation formulation development. You will be expected to pursue rigorous quality control and meticulous attention to detail while continuing to create innovative, market-leading products, including “foundation serum.” In this role, you will draw on your formulation development experience to help develop Shiseido base makeup products loved in global markets. Regardless of brand, you will primarily be responsible for formulation development across base makeup products, including powder foundations, concealers, and face powders. You will also handle patent applications and prosecution, regulatory compliance, studies for scaling up to mass production, and various fundamental research projects related to these products. Based on your experience and skills, we will consider and select the most suitable assignment, ranging from research to improve existing products to the development of new formulations. This is an environment where you can experience the satisfaction of seeing formulations you developed become products and reach stores and consumers around the world. You can pursue uncompromising product development and technical excellence in an environment with world-class technical capabilities and rigorous quality standards. Under the Group Manager, you will work alongside colleagues who enjoy experimentation and challenge one another while communicating actively. The role is primarily office-based, with a focus on laboratory work, but remote work is also available depending on the tasks, such as preparing documents or conducting patent research. Employees are required to work on-site at least three days per week, and average monthly overtime is approximately 20 hours.
- Master’s-level experimental or research experience in chemistry, biology, or physics - Professional experience in at least one of the following areas; powder experience is not required: at least two years of base makeup formulation development, or at least three years of cosmetic formulation development, preferably involving emulsion systems - Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate proactively with colleagues and independently seek out information
- Strong interest in and passion for base makeup formulation development - Fundamental research experience related to base makeup cosmetics - Experience in cosmetic manufacturing or in patent- or regulatory-related work
- An environment where you can experience the satisfaction of seeing formulations you developed become products and reach stores and consumers around the world - The opportunity to pursue uncompromising product development and technical excellence in an environment with world-class technical capabilities and rigorous quality standards - A team culture where colleagues who enjoy experimentation communicate actively and challenge one another
