§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

cosmetic chemist

Cosmetic chemists develop formulas in order to create and test new cosmetic products and improve existing cosmetic products such as perfumes and fragrances, lipstick, waterproof lotions and makeup, hair dye, soaps and detergents with special properties, topical medicines or health supplements.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

laboratory techniques good manufacturing practices cosmetics ingredients analytical chemistry scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

project management principles chemical preservation quality assurance methodologies market analysis microbiology-bacteriology organic chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

calibrate laboratory equipment integrate gender dimension in research adhere to Standard Operating Procedures develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications examine production samples promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society perform chemical experiments recommend product improvements operate open source software manage intellectual property rights conform to cosmetics regulatory requirements speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments report analysis results evaluate research activities test beauty products publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines formulate cosmetic products perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community troubleshoot cosmetics formula issues

OPTIONALOptional competences

apply blended learning teach in academic or vocational contexts control production train employees give instructions to staff ensure safety in the production area communicate production plan communicate with external laboratories develop strategy to solve problems

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)