cosmetics industry
Suppliers, products and brands in the cosmetic industry.
Fragrance chemists develop and improve fragrance chemicals by formulating, testing and analysing fragrances and their ingredients so that the end product meets the expectations and the needs of customers.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesgood manufacturing practices
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
- Scope note
- GMP applies to food, cosmetics, drugs and pharmaceutical products manufacturing.
Cross-sector
1 competenceanalytical chemistry
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quantify matter-the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
Essential skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencedecide on fragrance titles
Create the fragrance titles so that they reflect the smell of the newly developed fragrance.
Sector-specific
4 competencescreate fragrances formulae
Create chemical fromulae for the already reseached new fragrances.
research fragrances
Research new chemical ingredients in order to develop new and better fragrance chemicals.
test fragrances against customer satisfaction
Test a new set of fragrances on a chosen group of volunteer customers in order to check how they react on the new products and which is their level of satisfaction.
translate formulae into processes
Translate, by means of computer models and simulations, the specific laboratory formulae and findings into production processes.
digital
Cross-sector
11 competencesassess the feasibility of implementing developments
Study developments and innovation proposals in order to determine their applicability in the business and their feasibility of implementation from various fronts such as economic impact, business image, and consumer response.
calibrate laboratory equipment
Calibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment. Make the measurements in as similar a way as possible.
check quality of raw materials
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
define technical requirements
Specify technical properties of goods, materials, methods, processes, services, systems, software and functionalities by identifying and responding to the particular needs that are to be satisfied according to customer requirements.
document analysis results
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
manage chemical testing procedures
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.
prepare chemical samples
Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.
run laboratory simulations
Run simulations on prototypes, systems or newly developed chemical products using laboratory equipment.
test chemical samples
Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.
use chemical analysis equipment
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
write specifications
Write documents where the expected characteristics of a product or service are specified. Make sure all necessary properties of the product or service are covered. Balance the level of detail with the need for flexibility.
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesbiological chemistry
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
botany
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
green
food allergies
The types of food allergies within the sector, which substances trigger allergies, and how they can be replaced or eliminated (if possible).
food flavourings
Substances used to alter the odour and taste of food products. They can be produced naturally by extracting the essential oil from the plant, or created chemically by mixing chemical compounds called esters to specific oils.
food product ingredients
Technical features of the formulation of ingredients for food products.
olfaction
The sense of smell with its characteristics for the main olfactory systems and the more specific systems such as human olfactory system or accessory olfactory system.
Cross-sector
4 competenceschemical preservation
Process of adding chemical compounds to a product, such as food or pharmaceutical products, to prevent decay caused by chemical changes or microbial activity.
cleaning products
The ingredients used in the development of cleaning products, their properties and risks.
gas chromatography
The principles of gas chromatography used to analyse and separate specific compounds which go to vaporisation without decomposition.
molecular biology
The interactions between the various systems of a cell, the interactions between the different types of genetic material and how these interactions are regulated.
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceperform calorimeter operation
Analyse the heat capacity, physical changes and measure the heat of chemical reactions.
Sector-specific
2 competencesadvise on fragrances
Provide advice on chemical fragrances to clients such as chemical manufacturers, chemical plants and researchers.
develop new food products
Conduct experiments, produce sample products, and perform research as part of new food product development (NPD).
Cross-sector
4 competencescommunicate with external laboratories
Communicate with the external analytical laboratories in order to manage the required external testing process.
control production
Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to insure the goods are made on time, in correct order, of adequate quality and composition, starting from intake goods up to shipping.
negotiate supplier arrangements
Reach an agreement with the supplier upon technical, quantity, quality, price, conditions, storage, packaging, send-back and other requirements related to the purchasing and delivering process.
oversee quality control
Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.