Whitecollars
Product (R&D)/ Formulation Specialist
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About the Role
We are hiring a sharp, research-driven Product R&D / Formulation Expert to innovate new products and improve existing ones for our client's DTC skincare and cosmetics brands. You'll be the engine behind what goes into products, researching ingredients, identifying what's working in the market, and coordinating with suppliers to bring stronger, better formulations to life.
What You'll Do
- Conduct deep market and ingredient research across Amazon, Instagram, beauty communities, and viral/organic products to identify what's working and why.
- Determine which ingredients drive real results, and decide what to add, strengthen, reduce, or remove.
- Reformulate and iteratively improve existing products, and innovate entirely new ones.
- Coordinate directly with suppliers (including in China) via group chats to adjust formulations, add new ingredients, and drive execution, with strong, consistent follow-up.
- Build a systemized, structured approach to ingredient research and formulation decisions.
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What You'll Bring
- A strong, foundational methodology for market and ingredient research that can be applied across niches.
- Sharp decision-making on ingredient efficacy: what works, what's weak, and what's worth adding.
- Comfort coordinating with international suppliers and following through on execution.
- Cosmetics / skincare industry experience preferred but not required, a rigorous research approach that translates across niches is what matters most.
- Perfect command of English and clear verbal and written communication.
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Non-Negotiables
- Zero tolerance for sluggishness. You must be obsessive, proactive, and relentlessly follow up.
- Relentless follow-up with suppliers and internal teams until the product is exactly right.
- Growth-oriented, curious, and always pushing to improve.
Employment Type
- Full-time. Fully remote, flexible hours tied to output and results.
- Highly competitive compensation package.
- Performance bonus, ranging based on experience and output.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule and maximize productivity.
- Fully remote setup, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world.
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