Formulation scientist – skincare

Formulation Scientist – Skincare (D2 C Brand) ???? Location: Remote / Bangalore / Mumbai / Delhi (India) ???? Type: Full-time / Contract ???? About the Role We're building a new-age D2 C skincare brand rooted in real science, clean ingredients, and everyday efficacy. We’re looking for a hands-on Formulation Scientist to lead the development of high-performance skincare products—think moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and anti-aging night creams—tailored for Indian skin and climate. You’ll own everything from early formulation to lab-to-market scale-up—and play a strategic role in setting up a reliable supplier and manufacturing ecosystem. ???? What You’ll Do Develop and optimize formulations for face cleansers, creams, sunscreens, and treatment serums Research and evaluate actives (Vitamin C, Retinol, Niacinamide, etc.) for efficacy, stability, and skin safety Conduct and document stability, compatibility, and preservative efficacy studies Identify and qualify ingredient suppliers—natural, active, and clinically backed Build partnerships with 3rd-party manufacturers and raw material suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and scale readiness Collaborate with regulatory, packaging, and branding teams to ensure claims are compliant and consumer-ready Liaise with external labs for dermatological, microbial, and SPF testing Prepare full formula documentation and support tech