** – R&D; Specialist (Cosmetics & Personal Care)

Position: R&D; Specialist – Cosmetics & Personal Care

Location: [Location]

Department: Research & Development

Reports To: R&D; Manager / Director

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and innovative R&D; Chemist to develop high-quality cosmetic and personal care products for domestic and international markets. The ideal candidate should have strong formulation expertise, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and hands-on experience with export documentation, including CDSCO compliance where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

- Develop innovative formulations for skincare, haircare, men’s grooming, personal care, oral care, and cosmetic products.
- Reformulate existing products to improve performance, stability, and cost efficiency.
- Conduct laboratory trials, pilot batches, and scale-up activities for commercial production.
- Source and evaluate recent raw materials and ingredients from domestic and international suppliers.
- Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues during production.

Product Testing & Validation
- Conduct stability studies, compatibility testing, preservative efficacy, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure formulations comply with BIS, CDSCO, and international regulatory requirements.
- Prepare product specifications, manufacturing procedures, and quality standards.

Regulatory & Documentation
- Prepare and maintain Product Information Files (PIF), technical dossiers, and formulation records.
- Coordinate CDSCO documentation and regulatory submissions wherever applicable.
- Prepare documentation required for product registrations in export markets.
- Generate technical documents including:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS)
- Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
- Ingredient declarations
- Product specifications
- Stability reports
- Coordinate with regulatory consultants and certification agencies.

Export Compliance





- Support product registrations in international markets.
- Prepare documentation required by overseas regulatory authorities.
- Ensure formulations comply with destination-country regulations.
- Coordinate with export and commercial teams for technical approvals.

Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Marketing, and Export teams.
- Provide technical support during audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections.
- Assist in customer-specific product development and private-label projects.

Required Qualifications

- B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
- 3–8 years of experience in cosmetic or personal care product formulation.
- Strong understanding of cosmetic raw materials, emulsions, surfactants, preservatives, fragrances, and active ingredients.
- Experience in laboratory equipment and pilot-scale manufacturing.
- Good knowledge of GMP, ISO 22716, BIS, and CDSCO regulations.
- Experience preparing export regulatory documentation and technical dossiers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and documentation management.

Preferred Skills

- Hands-on experience in formulation of creams, lotions, shampoos, hair oils, shaving creams, shaving foams, aftershaves, deodorants, talcum powders, petroleum jelly, toothpaste, face wash, serums, and gels.
- Knowledge of international cosmetic regulations (EU, GCC, ASEAN, Africa, UK, and other export markets) is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Successful development and commercialization of new products.
- Time-to-market for new formulations.
- Compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation accuracy.
- Product stability and manufacturing success rate.
- Cost optimization without compromising quality.
- Timely completion of export registration documentation.

Salary

As per experience and industry standards.**

📌 Research And Development Specialist (Sonipat)
🏢 VETONI INDIA
📍 Sonipat