Kleen-Pak is a leading manufacturer of high-quality hygiene, cleaning, and personal care wet wipes products, trusted by businesses and consumers across the region. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we continuously push boundaries to deliver effective and responsible solutions for everyday needs.

We are currently seeking a passionate and driven R&D Chemist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of product innovation, from evaluating starting materials and formulating new products to supporting scale-up and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to work across departments and contribute meaningfully to the full product development lifecycle.

If you're excited about science, innovation, and making a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist in evaluating all starting materials from current and new sources to ensure they are fit to use in the product development and production.
• Assist in all aspects of new wet wipes product development from concept inception, formulation, production trials to the final delivery of the marketable formula with proven consumer perceivable benefits.
• Actively collaborate with various groups such as Marketing, QA and Manufacturing for new product developments.
• Document material and product information in a precise and timely manner.
• Create, update and maintain data in the company's SAP B1 system.
• Provide regulatory support to R&D Manager
• Responsible for day to day activities in the lab.
• Ensure compliance company and regulatory standards and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in a chemistry or material science related discipline.
• Prior experience in product development, R&D, or a similar role in the personal care, hygiene, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience with formulating and testing raw materials, emulsification systems, or similar processes.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements such as MDR and FDA, with the ability to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Ability to make critical observations, troubleshoot challenges, and contribute to the resolution of complex problems during product development and testing.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate records and support product testing and scale-up processes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Strong communication skills that allow for professional presentation of fact, ideas and positions.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel is expected.