Research And Development Specialist

About the Role

Kimirica Hunter International LLP is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented R&D Associate to support the development and improvement of innovative personal care and hospitality products. The role involves formulation development, product evaluation, documentation, stability studies, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product commercialization while meeting quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibiliti

• Develop and optimize formulations for personal care and hospitality products, including shampoos, conditioners, body wash, lotions, soaps, hand wash, and other cosmetic products
• Conduct laboratory trials, product evaluations, and performance testing for new product development and reformulations
• Prepare product samples for internal reviews, customer evaluations, and commercial approvals
• Perform stability studies and maintain detailed records of observations and results
• Coordinate with Procurement to evaluate and approve new raw materials and alternate ingredients.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance and Production teams during pilot batches and commercial scale-up.
• Maintain formulation records, technical documentation, specifications, and development reports
• Assist in troubleshooting formulation and manufacturing-related issues
• Ensure all formulations comply with applicable regulatory and quality requirement
• Stay updated on emerging ingredient technologies, market trends, and innovations within the cosmetics and personal care industry
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, performance, and cost efficienccy

.Qualification

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetics

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Research & Development within the Cosmetics, Personal Care, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of cosmetic formulation principles and raw materials
• Understanding of laboratory equipment and testing procedures
• Familiarity with stability testing and product evaluation techniquess
• Basic knowledge of cosmetic regulations and quality standard
• Good documentation and technical writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with laboratory documentation systems is an advantage