Senior Research & Development Executive
Seven Seas Cosmetics · Sonipat · onsite · Posted 28d ago
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About this role
Senior R&D Executive – Cosmetics
Department: Research & Development (R&D)
Industry: Cosmetics / Color Cosmetics / Beauty & Personal Care
Experience: 4–7 Years
Location: Seven Seas Beauty Products Pvt Ltd, Sector 31, Rathdana, Sonipat, Haryana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior R&D Executive with strong hands-on experience in Cosmetics / Color Cosmetics / Beauty & Personal Care product development.
The candidate will be responsible for new product development, formulation development and optimization, raw material evaluation, laboratory trials, stability studies, scale-up, troubleshooting, and commercialization of cosmetic products.
The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, formulation processes, product testing, and manufacturing scale-up, along with the ability to coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Packaging, Purchase, and Marketing teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. New Product Development (NPD)
• Develop new cosmetic and color cosmetic formulations according to product requirements.
• Handle product development from concept → laboratory trial → pilot batch → scale-up → commercial production.
• Develop and improve products based on market trends, consumer requirements, and business needs.
• Conduct product benchmarking against competitor and market products.
• Support new product launches and commercialization.
2. Formulation Development & Optimization
• Develop, modify, and optimize formulations to achieve required quality, texture, appearance, performance, stability, and cost.
• Select suitable raw materials, pigments, colors, actives, emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, oils, waxes, and other functional ingredients.
• Conduct multiple laboratory trials and evaluate formulation performance.
• Troubleshoot formulation-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Work on cost optimization and alternate raw material development without compromising product quality.
3. Cosmetic Product Development
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following categories will be preferred:
• Color Cosmetics
• Foundations / BB Creams / Concealers
• Lipsticks / Lip Balms / Lip Products
• Kajal / Eyeliner / Mascara
• Creams & Lotions
• Serums & Gels
• Face Care Products
• Hair Care Products
• Personal Care Products
4. Stability & Product Testing
• Plan and conduct stability studies for newly developed and existing products.
• Monitor parameters such as appearance, color, odor, pH, viscosity, texture, and physical stability, as applicable.
• Conduct compatibility studies with packaging materials.
• Evaluate product performance during development and stability testing.
• Maintain stability samples and testing records.
5. Scale-Up & Production Support
• Coordinate and execute pilot and scale-up batches.
• Transfer laboratory formulations to production while maintaining product consistency.
• Work closely with Production during trial and commercial batches.
• Troubleshoot formulation and process-related issues during manufacturing.
• Investigate batch failures, deviations, and product inconsistencies.
• Provide technical solutions for improving manufacturing processes.
6. Raw Material Development
• Evaluate and approve new raw materials for R&D trials.
• Conduct trials for alternative / substitute raw materials.
• Study raw material compatibility and functionality.
• Coordinate with Purchase and QC for raw material evaluation and technical requirements.
• Maintain technical information and specifications for R&D raw materials.
7. Documentation & Compliance
Prepare and maintain:
• Master Formulation Sheets
• Trial Reports
• Product Specifications
• Raw Material Specifications
• Stability Reports
• Product Development Reports
• Scale-Up Reports
• Batch Trial Records
• R&D Sample Records
• Technical Documentation
Ensure all R&D activities are properly documented according to company procedures and applicable quality requirements.
8. Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Packaging, Purchase, and Marketing teams.
• Provide technical inputs for product development and commercialization.
• Work with Production and QA/QC teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
• Coordinate packaging compatibility and product filling trials.
• Support technical discussions with raw material and packaging suppliers.
9. Team & Project Coordination
• Plan and prioritize multiple R&D projects according to business requirements.
• Guide junior R&D team members during formulation trials and testing.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure timely completion of development activities.
• Maintain proper records of ongoing and completed R&D projects.
Required Technical Skills
Must have strong knowledge of:
• Cosmetic Formulation
• New Product Development (NPD)
• Color Cosmetics
• Raw Material Selection
• Formulation Optimization
• Laboratory Trials
• Stability Testing
• Packaging Compatibility
• Scale-Up & Technology Transfer
• Manufacturing Troubleshooting
• Product Benchmarking
• Cost Optimization
• R&D Documentation
Experience Required
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in Cosmetics / Color Cosmetics / Beauty & Personal Care R&D.
• Strong hands-on experience in formulation development and product development.
• Experience in taking products from laboratory trials to commercial production.
• Candidates with direct Color Cosmetics R&D experience will be preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment is required.
Educational Qualification
• M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Chemistry
• M.Pharm / B.Pharm
• Cosmetic Science or other relevant technical qualification.
Key Skills
Cosmetic Formulation | Color Cosmetics | R&D | NPD | Product Development | Formulation Optimization | Stability Testing | Scale-Up | Raw Material Evaluation | Troubleshooting | Product Benchmarking | Cost Optimization | Documentation
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Cosmetics R&D professional with strong formulation knowledge and practical exposure to new product development, laboratory trials, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing.
Candidates from Cosmetics, Color Cosmetics, Beauty & Personal Care, and FMCG industries with relevant formulation experience will be preferred.
HR- MR. Shivam Aditya Srivastava
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