To support the development, testing, optimization and scale-up of color cosmetics and personal-care formulations by conducting laboratory trials, evaluating raw materials, performing stability studies and ensuring formulations meet defined quality, performance and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
A. Formulation & Product Development
Develop current formulations for color cosmetics and personal-care products.
Conduct laboratory trials as per product briefs and customer requirements.
Optimize existing formulations for performance, cost and stability.
Work on products such as:
Foundation
Lipstick / Lip Gloss
Mascara
Eyeliner
Eye Shadow
Blush
Skin-care products
Hair-care / personal-care products
Evaluate texture, shade, appearance, viscosity, spreadability, fragrance and overall product performance.
Maintain formulation records and laboratory trial reports.
B. Raw Material Evaluation
Evaluate current and alternate raw materials.
Study technical specifications, COA and MSDS of raw materials.
Conduct compatibility and performance evaluation of ingredients.
Coordinate with Purchase/QA for approval of recent raw materials.
Maintain approved raw-material specifications.
C. Laboratory Testing
Conduct physical and chemical testing of formulations and raw materials.
Perform testing such as:
pH
Viscosity
Specific Gravity
Appearance
Color / Shade
Odor
Texture
Melting Point, wherever applicable
Moisture / other product-specific parameters
Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper calibration status.
D. Stability & Compatibility Studies
Conduct accelerated, room-temperature and other required stability studies.
Monitor changes in:
Color
Odor
Texture
Viscosity
pH
Separation
Microbial stability, in coordination with QC
Conduct packaging compatibility studies.
Prepare stability reports and communicate deviations to the R&D; Manager.