Cosmetic Chemist

Job Title**:Cosmetic Chemist/ Formulation Chemist**

Department: Research & Development (R&D)

Reports To: MD

Location**:Kodambakkam, Chennai**

Employment Type**:Full-time**

**Job Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**

**Formulation Development**:

- Develop and optimize formulations for skincare, haircare, color cosmetics, body care, and other personal care products.
- Modify existing formulas to improve performance, sensory properties, or cost efficiency.

**Research & Innovation**:

- Research new raw materials, technologies, and trends to support innovation.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to translate concepts into viable product formulations.

**Testing & Evaluation**:

- Conduct stability, compatibility, and performance testing on formulations.
- Evaluate sensory characteristics (texture, fragrance, color, feel) and ensure product consistency.

**Documentation & Compliance**:

- Prepare and maintain detailed formulation records, batch sheets, and technical documentation.
- Ensure formulations comply with relevant cosmetic regulations (e.g., FDA, EU, Health Canada).

**Collaboration**:

- Work cross-functionally with regulatory, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to scale up products from lab to production.
- Support troubleshooting during pilot and production batches.

**Quality & Safety**:

- Ensure all developed products meet safety, efficacy, and quality standards.
- Stay current with global cosmetic regulations and ingredient restrictions.

**Qualifications**

**Education**:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

**Experience**:
5+ years of experience in cosmetic or personal care product formulation.

**Technical Skills**:

- Strong understanding of emulsion chemistry, surfactants, preservatives, and active ingredients.
- Proficient in using lab equipment (viscometer, pH meter, homogenizer, etc.).
- Knowledge of formulation software and regulatory databases is a plus.

**Soft Skills**:

- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Creativity and passion for beauty and innovation.

**Preferred Experience**:

- Experience with natural/clean beauty formulations or sustainable ingredients.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO standards.
- Prior work with color matching and fragrance integration.

If interested, contact Anoop at 9025572198.

Thanks

**Experience**:

- cosmetic formulation: 5 years (preferred)
- cosmetic product development: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person