R&D Executive

Role :R&D Executive - Personal Care

Job Location - Lower Parel

About the Role

We are looking for an R&D Executive Personal Care who will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of innovative personal care products. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Personal Care R&D/Formulation and a strong understanding of product development processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and formulation of personal care products from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct formulation trials, testing, and optimization of products.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory, Packaging, Procurement, and Manufacturing.
• Coordinate with vendors and raw material suppliers for sourcing and evaluation of ingredients.
• Conduct stability and compatibility studies and maintain proper documentation.
• Support product improvement and reformulation initiatives based on performance, quality, and cost requirements.
• Prepare and maintain R&D documentation, formulation sheets, trial reports, and product specifications.
• Ensure formulations comply with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on new ingredients, technologies, formulations, and trends in the Personal Care category.
• Support scale-up and technology transfer from lab trials to manufacturing.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in Personal Care R&D/Formulation.
• Educational background in Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with personal care product formulation and development.
• Good understanding of raw materials, their properties, and applications in personal care products.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and product-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

Experience in categories such as skincare, haircare, body care, or other personal care products will be preferred.