Develop, test, optimize and document essential-oil-based formulations, particularly roll-ons and other aromatherapy/personal-care products, while ensuring stability, safety, consistency and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Develop new essential oil and roll-on formulations.
- Select and optimize essential oils, carrier oils, diluents, fixatives, antioxidants and other permitted ingredients.
- Establish correct percentage/ratio of each ingredient for every formulation.
- Conduct laboratory trials and prepare pilot batches.
- Test appearance, odour, colour, viscosity, homogeneity and stability.
- Conduct or coordinate stability testing and compatibility testing with packaging.
- Prepare and maintain Master Formula Records (MFR) and Batch Manufacturing Records.
- Establish specifications for raw materials and finished products.
- Coordinate COA/product testing through suitable laboratories.
- Maintain proper laboratory records and formulation history.
- Investigate problems such as separation, leakage, odour changes, colour changes or batch-to-batch variation.
- Assist in developing recent product variants and fragrance/aroma blends.
- Evaluate raw-material suppliers and their COAs.
- Ensure formulations comply with applicable Indian requirements for the intended product category.
- Support production in scale-up from laboratory formulation to commercial batch.
- Assist in determining appropriate shelf life and storage conditions.
- Maintain confidentiality of formulations and company intellectual property.
Qualification
Preferred:
- M.Sc. Chemistry / M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry / M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry may be considered for a junior formulation role.
- Diploma/degree in Cosmetic Science or related formulation field is an advantage.
Experience 1–3 years of experience Essential oils → formulation → testing → documentation → scale-up