Chemical, Natural and Healthcare Product Formulation studies may lead to a career in product formulation and manufacturing or more broadly into any industry that employs graduates with a scientific background.
Note: Some of the jobs listed may require postgraduate study. See the ‘Further study’ section.
Examples:
Formulation scientist
- Researches a client’s brief, an organisational or social need, or a gap in the market
- Designs and develops prototype sample formulations within budget
- Commercialisation through trials, industry submissions and production runs
- Improves existing products and complies with quality standards and industry regulations
Quality manager / chemist
- Ensures that products, processes and systems meet quality and regulatory standards
- Develops policies and procedures
- Solves problems, makes decisions and supports others to achieve these standards
Laboratory technician
- Tests raw materials and evaluates results
- Analyses finished products and keeps records for quality management purposes
- Maintains lab supplies, equipment, chemicals
Product / manufacturing manager
- Manages a specific product or line of products that are already in the market
- Coordinates production of approved prototype
- Oversees operations and logistics
- Handles product enquiries, complaints, orders
Marketing analyst, portfolio analyst, business development manager
- Conducts market research into product usage and audience preferences
- Analyses performance of existing products or identifies new requirements
- Prepares business cases for product changes
- Markets the products, develops new business opportunities and increases sales
Principal / senior formulation scientist
- Manages formulation development staff
- Leads the formulation and manufacturing functions
- Leads business initiatives on new products
- Manages budgets, staff and processes
Entrepreneur and CEO
- Develops an idea, product or service to form their own business
- Gets involved in a start-up
- Offers their skills or services as a freelancer or consultant
Get started with Entrepreneurship here