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R&D - Formulation

  • Full Time
  • On-Site - Mumbai
  • 12 months
  • Project posted on: 29/10/2026
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R&D - Formulation

  • Research and Development
  • Clinical Research
  • Product Development/ R&D
  • Product Engineering (Physical Products)

On-Site - Mumbai

Full Time

12 months

 29/10/2026

Assignment Details

Assignment Details

 

We are seeking a professional with experience in color cosmetics formulation and process development to support product innovation, formulation validation, scale-up activities, and manufacturing trials.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Support formulation development of color cosmetics products, ensuring alignment with product requirements and performance expectations.
  • Conduct formulation and process development activities, including ingredient selection, formulation optimization, and product improvement.
  • Apply knowledge of ingredient chemistry, cosmetic formulations, and manufacturing processes to develop effective product solutions.
  • Support formulation validation activities to assess product performance, quality, stability, and suitability for manufacturing.
  • Assist in scale-up activities to ensure successful transition of formulations from laboratory development to manufacturing.
  • Participate in manufacturing trials to evaluate process feasibility, product consistency, and formulation performance.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to support new product development and innovation projects.
  • Identify potential formulation and process-related risks and support the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely execution of formulation development and product innovation activities.
  • Support project management activities, including tracking development milestones, coordinating deliverables, and managing project timelines.
  • Analyze formulation and process data to identify improvement opportunities and support informed technical decisions.
  • Maintain clear documentation of formulation development activities, validation results, manufacturing trials, and project progress. 

Skills Required

Skills Required

 

  • Strong understanding of ingredient chemistry, color cosmetics formulation, product development, and cosmetic manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in formulation development and/or process development of cosmetic products, including formulation validation, scale-up, and manufacturing trials.
  • Ability to analyze formulation performance, identify technical challenges, assess risks, and support product optimization.
  • Good communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Preferably 1–5 years of relevant industry experience, with an M.Pharm, Chemistry, or Cosmetic Technology qualification. 
  • Experience in project management and working in a digital environment is an added advantage.

About the Client

A leading FMCG organisation

Industry

FMCG

Experience Required:

3+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Ingredient Chemistry
  • Cosmetics Formulation Development
  • Project Management
  • Formulation
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Cosmetics
  • Risk identification

No of open positions:

1

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