Hair Care Formulation Scientist

Hair Care Formulation Scientist

Seeking a highly motivated and innovative Hair Scientist with a strong background in formulation development. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of industry experience in hair care product innovation, specializing in formulation chemistry, stability testing, and scale-up for commercial launch. This role requires technical expertise in hair fiber science, ingredient interactions, and regulatory compliance, combined with proven success in driving projects from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate innovative hair care formulations
• Design new chassis formulations and develop in various packaging formats
• Conduct detailed research on ingredient performance, hair fiber interactions, and novel technologies to enhance product efficacy and sensorial appeal
• Design and analyze experiments to evaluate product stability
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing) to translate consumer insights into scientifically sound product solutions
• Prepare technical documentation including formulation guidelines, raw material specifications, and batch manufacturing records
• Ensure formulations meet regulatory and safety requirements
• Provide technical guidance in troubleshooting formulation challenges and scaling laboratory batches to pilot and production levels
• Contribute to building organizational knowledge in hair science and formulation
• Keep current on industry trends, technological advances, and raw materials to proactively identify opportunities for innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on formulation experience in hair care R&D (Ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of industry experience in hair care product innovation, specializing in formulation chemistry, stability testing, and scale-up for commercial launch).
• Strong knowledge of colloid and surface chemistry, emulsion science, rheology, and polymer interactions in hair formulations
• Proven track record of developing and launching successful commercial hair care products
• Experience with stability and compatibility testing, and understanding of claims substantiation, and consumer evaluation methodologies
• Familiarity with formulation scale-up processes and working closely with contract manufacturers
• Fundamental understanding of global cosmetics regulations and raw material compliance
• Formulating experience with hair treatment products, styling products and fixatives formulations.