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