Senior Research & Development Executive

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…