Title: Chemist / Manager - R&D (Soap Manufacturing)
Company Name: Cosmo Multi Products Ind.
Vacancy: 1
Age: 24 to 45 years
Job Location: Gazipur
Salary: --
Experience:
Published: 2026-07-11
Application Deadline: 2026-07-31
Education:
Cosmo Group, a leading FMCG manufacturer, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented R&D Lab Chemist to join our soap manufacturing division. The incumbent will be responsible for developing new soap formulations, improving existing products, ensuring quality standards, and driving cost-effective innovation. This role is central to strengthening our product portfolio and maintaining competitiveness in the germicidal, beauty, and specialty soap segments.
Product Development & Formulation
Develop new soap formulations (bath soap, germicidal soap, beauty soap, laundry soap) and improve existing recipes
Conduct experiments on saponification, fragrance loading, color stability, and additive performance (moisturizers, antibacterial agents, etc.)
Optimize formulations for cost efficiency without compromising quality
Develop samples and coordinate pilot/trial production batches
Quality & Testing
Perform physical and chemical testing: TFM (Total Fatty Matter), pH, moisture content, free alkali, hardness, lather, and foam stability
Ensure products comply with BSTI and relevant regulatory standards
Investigate and resolve product defects, complaints, and batch failures
Raw Material Evaluation
Test and approve incoming raw materials (oils, fats, caustic soda, fragrances, additives)
Evaluate alternative/cost-effective raw materials and suppliers in coordination with Procurement
Maintain specifications for all raw and packaging materials
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate records of formulations, test results, and experiments
Prepare technical data sheets, SOPs, and product specifications
Ensure lab safety protocols and proper handling of chemicals
Coordination & Support
Provide technical support to the production team during scale-up and manufacturing
Support the Marketing/Sales team with product claims and technical information
Stay updated on market trends, new ingredients, and competitor products