* Salary – Generous, dependent on experience.
* Flexibility – with start and finish times with a Monday to Friday working week.
* Continuous Improvement – drive ideas and project teams.
* PerkBox – receive access to various discounts through our association with Perkbox.
* Location – Somersby NSW based, close to the Gosford freeway exit on the toll-free M1.
Delta Laboratories is a highly successful Central Coast–based manufacturer with over 25 years of excellence in premium skincare, sunscreens, and personal care products. With a team of over 130 employees across multiple disciplines, Delta is known for encouraging internal development, long‑term careers, and continuous improvement.
Our commitment to Sustainability ensures we proactively reduce our ecological footprint while continuously improving our practices to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.
We are seeking an R&D / Formulation Chemist to join our growing team in Somersby. This role will suit candidates at any experience level who are eager to apply their creativity and technical expertise across a diverse product portfolio.
You will be involved in developing and improving formulations across high‑end cosmetic and personal care products, as well as over‑the‑counter therapeutic providing exposure to a broad and technically engaging range of work.
The role:
* Develop new products from initial formulation through to commercialisation.
* Improve and optimise existing formulations and manufacturing processes.
* Provide technical troubleshooting and support to production teams.
* Conduct validation, stability and efficacy testing of formulations.
* Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate documenting of testing and analysis.
* Prepare pilot batches and support laboratory-to-manufacturing scale up.
* Implement and maintain standards in line with TGA and GMP.
About you:
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to logically work through challenges.
* Excellent organisation skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
* Experience in cosmetic or pharmaceutical product development and technical troubleshooting.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long‑term stability and the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a values‑driven organisation. An immediate start is available.
For further information, contact the HR Team on 0***.