About the Role
Kimirica Hunter International LLP is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented R&D Associate to support the development and improvement of innovative personal care and hospitality products. The role involves formulation development, product evaluation, documentation, stability studies, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product commercialization while meeting quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibiliti
- Develop and optimize formulations for personal care and hospitality products, including shampoos, conditioners, body wash, lotions, soaps, hand wash, and other cosmetic products
- Conduct laboratory trials, product evaluations, and performance testing for new product development and reformulations
- Prepare product samples for internal reviews, customer evaluations, and commercial approvals
- Perform stability studies and maintain detailed records of observations and results
- Coordinate with Procurement to evaluate and approve new raw materials and alternate ingredients.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance and Production teams during pilot batches and commercial scale-up.
- Maintain formulation records, technical documentation, specifications, and development reports
- Assist in troubleshooting formulation and manufacturing-related issues
- Ensure all formulations comply with applicable regulatory and quality requirement
- Stay updated on emerging ingredient technologies, market trends, and innovations within the cosmetics and personal care industry
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, performance, and cost efficienccy
.Qualification
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetics
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in Research & Development within the Cosmetics, Personal Care, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical industry.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of cosmetic formulation principles and raw materials
- Understanding of laboratory equipment and testing procedures
- Familiarity with stability testing and product evaluation techniquess
- Basic knowledge of cosmetic regulations and quality standard
- Good documentation and technical writing skills
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with laboratory documentation systems is an advantage
