Junior Chemist, R&D

About Us SALAB is a contract manufacturer cosmetics company specializing in product development and formulation science. We are looking for a motivated Junior Chemist to join our R&D team and contribute to the development of innovative products. Job Description As a Junior Chemist, you will support our research and development team through hands-on laboratory work, formulation, and cross-functional collaboration. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting laboratory analysis and experimental work to support product development projects
• Formulating and testing new product recipes/prototypes using established and emerging techniques
• Analysing experimental and sensory data, and presenting findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Documenting research findings through scientific reports and presentations
• Coordinating logistics for trials (e.g., sensory or stability testing), ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (R&D, production, quality) to support scale-up and product launches
• Contributing to continuous improvement of formulation and testing processes

Qualifications & Requirements Required:

• A degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field
• Practical laboratory experience, gained through academic research, internships, or industry placements
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in product formulation and/or sensory evaluation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including scientific report writing
• Fluent English (written and spoken) and/or Swedish

Desirable:

• Experience in FMCG, food, confectionery, or cosmetics product development
• Programming/data analysis skills (e.g., Python)
• Swedish language skills
• Experience presenting scientific findings to industry stakeholders