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 current 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 recent 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
Valuable documentation and technical writing skills
Proficiency in MS Office;

experience with laboratory documentation systems is an advantage

📌 Product Development Chemist, Cosmetics Indore
🏢 Kimirica Hunter International
📍 Indore