R&d Chemist

The R&D Chemist will be responsible for all aspects of formulation product development, including formula development, sourcing of new raw materials, sample preparation, costing, and overseeing process scale-up. The R&D will be expected to work on multiple projects designing experiments to support product development and stability testing. This individual will be expected to work independently with mínimal supervision.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Development of new personal care and cosmetic products for the hospitality and retail industries
- Ability to work on the existing products.
- Ability to engineer and develop formulas affording high quality products such as shampoos, conditioners, facewash lotions etc.
- Performs Stability testing for products to ensure long term performance as per industry standards.
- Works closely with Sales team to develop products that address customers’ specific market needs and expectations.
- Ability to work effectively with QC, Production, and Sales teams to increase sales, ensure quality, and maintain competitive high-quality products.
- Actively looks for new and innovative ways of improving products and processes; focus on increase renewable content in formulas and optimization of batch processes.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment for all staff by following and enforcing standards and procedures.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- BSc/Master's in Chemistry, Ch. Eng. or equivalent science degree
- Minimum of 5 years of development experience including product development, formulation, innovation, or related roles preferably in a cosmetic manufacturing environment
- Excellent technical knowledge of chemical products and raw materials relating to their use and functions.
- Ability to work independently and act as a project lead including the ability to organize multiple, complex projects involving various departments and stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated track record of execution; proven history of taking new products to market & correcting existing products.
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills **Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.**:

- Must be a team player, technically competent and flexible with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Liquid Cosmetic/Personal care formulation experience preferred.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid sick time

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mohali, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Minimum 2 years of providing consultant services in cosmetic/personal and skin cared industry.

**Experience**:

- Formulation: 5 years (preferred)
- Cosmetic Industry: 5 years (preferred)
- total work: 8 years (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person