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 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

Contact Details :- 9217800285

Mail id - recruiter@sevenseascosmetisc.com