AxureOne is a pan-India recruitment and staffing firm helping companies hire the right talent, across both Non-IT and IT roles. Whether you're looking for permanent employees or contractual staff, we offer flexible and reliable hiring solutions as per your business needs.
The Role
We are seeking R&D Senior Chemist to join our team. The R&D Senior Chemist will lead formulation development, optimize existing products, and drive innovation in skin care, cosmetics, and oral care. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to bring products from concept to commercialization.
Responsibilites
- Formulation Development: Design, develop, and optimize innovative and stable formulations for skin care, cosmetics, and oral care products (e.g., creams, serums, shampoos, toothpaste, etc.).
- Technical Leadership: Provide expertise in raw material selection, stability testing, and scalability for manufacturing.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure formulations meet global regulatory standards (FDA, EU, ISO, COSMOS, etc.).
- Testing & Validation: Conduct stability, compatibility, and performance testing to ensure product efficacy and safety.
- Process Improvement: Troubleshoot production issues and refine formulations for cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed lab records, SOPs, and technical reports for internal and client review.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, QA/QC, and Production teams to align R&D efforts with business goals.
- Guide junior chemists and lab technicians in best practices and innovation.
Ideal Profile
Requirements
- Strong expertise in cosmetic chemistry, emulsion systems, surfactants, and polymer science.
- Proficiency in formulating skin care (e.g., anti-aging, moisturizers), cosmetics (makeup, colorants), and/or oral care products.
- Experience with rheology modifiers, preservative systems, and active ingredients (e.g., peptides, retinoids, hyaluronic acid).
- Knowledge of GMP, ISO 22716, and regulatory guidelines for cosmetics/personal care.
- Familiarity with lab equipment (e.g., viscometers, pH meters, FTIR, HPLC).
Soft Skills
- Innovative mindset with a passion for developing cutting-edge products.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) for cross-departmental collaboration.
- Leadership ability to mentor junior team members.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor s/Master s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Additional certifications (e.g., SCC Diploma, Regulatory Affairs) are a plus.
Preferred Experience
- 5+ years in R&D formulation within skin care, cosmetics, or oral care.
- Experience in private label/OEM manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of successful product launches.
Benefits
- Career growth & learning opportunities
- Team-building & fun work culture
- Performance bonuses as per company policy
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to make a positive impact
