Job Description – 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 new 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.

* Positive 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