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Experience
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Vida Labs Australia
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Australia
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Head of Innovation and R&D
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Australia
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Sr Formulations Chemist
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Jul 2018 - Feb 2023
- Formula development of new product introduction and extension in compliance with AU, US, EU and UK- Continuous prod dev of existing formulations - Conducted several testing such as stability, in -house sensory, product analysis etc.- Prepare PIF for product registration and notification for AU, NZ, EU, UK, US and Korean market - Proof checking of ingredients, claims on artworks- Administrative work related for purchasing laboratory and testing expenses- Manages R&D corporate budget and processing PO's in Pronto- Liasung with RM suppliers, third party contract manufacturers, testing centres and regulatory bodies in AU, NZ, EU, and US- Assess RM alternatives - Set up in-house dev process and laboratory - Provide timely support on customer inquiries, sales, etc.- Investigate problem formulations- Awarded Employee of the Year 2022
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Senior Development Chemist
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Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
-Formula development of personal care, hair care, skin care, and cosmetics-Working closely with the NPD team and manufacturing - Batch validation and specs generation -Liasing with suppliers and third party testing companies-PIF, technical pack and claim substantiation generation and submission -In-house and consumer trial testing protocol generation -Product compliance and safety check-Direct interface with client's inquiries and projects-Provide timely support to production operation and customer inquiries- Created internal documents and forms for R&D process improvements - Investigate OOS, instability and any product related issues- Assess RM alternatives - mentors and coaches chemist
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New Product Development Chemist
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May 2010 - Dec 2015
-Formula development of personal care, hair care, skin care, and cosmetics-Working closely with the NPD team and manufacturing - Batch validation and specs generation -Liasing with suppliers and third party testing companies-PIF, technical pack and claim substantiation generation and submission -In-house and consumer trial testing protocol generation -Product compliance and safety check-Direct interface with client's inquiries and projects-Provide timely support to production operation and customer inquiries- Created internal documents and forms for R&D process improvements - Investigate OOS, instability and any product related issues- Assess RM alternatives
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Product Development Chemist
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Jan 2010 - May 2010
- Develop and implement new products- Planning and execution of validation programs for new products and changes to existing products - Accurate completion of NPD formd, New Product Checklist, Validation templates and Change forms- Prep of new and changes ti existing job and batch sheets and formula cards
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NPD Chemist
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Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
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R&D Product Innovation Supervisor
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Nov 2005 - Jun 2009
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Research Assistant
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Feb 2003 - May 2005
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Education
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2022 - 2023Institute of Personal Care Science
Certificate in Cosmetics Regulatory Essentials, with Destinction -
2002 - 2005De La Salle University
Master's degree with distinction, Chemistry -
1999 - 2002De La Salle University
Bachelor's degree With distinction, chemistry -
2011 -Institute of Personal Care Science
Personal Care Formulation, Diploma of Personal Care and Formulation, Cosmetics and Personal Care
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