Senior R&D; Executive – CosmeticsDepartment: Research & Development (R&D;)Industry: Cosmetics / Color Cosmetics / Beauty & Personal CareExperience: 4–7 YearsLocation: Seven Seas Beauty Products Pvt Ltd, Sector 31, Rathdana, Sonipat, HaryanaEmployment Type: Full-TimeJob SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Senior R&D; Executive with strong hands-on experience in Cosmetics / Color Cosmetics / Beauty & Personal Care product development.The candidate will be responsible for new product development, formulation development and optimization, raw material evaluation, laboratory trials, stability studies, scale-up, troubleshooting, and commercialization of cosmetic products.The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, formulation processes, product testing, and manufacturing scale-up, along with the ability to coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Packaging, Purchase, and Marketing teams.Key Responsibilities1. New Product Development (NPD)
- Develop new cosmetic and color cosmetic formulations according to product requirements.
- Handle product development from concept → laboratory trial → pilot batch → scale-up → commercial production.
- Develop and improve products based on market trends, consumer requirements, and business needs.
- Conduct product benchmarking against competitor and market products.
- Support new product launches and commercialization.2. Formulation Development & Optimization
- Develop, modify, and optimize formulations to achieve required quality, texture, appearance, performance, stability, and cost.
- Select suitable raw materials, pigments, colors, actives, emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners, oils, waxes, and other functional ingredients.
- Conduct multiple laboratory trials and evaluate formulation performance.
- Troubleshoot formulation-related issues and implement corrective actions.
- Work on cost optimization and alternate raw material development without compromising product quality.3. Cosmetic Product DevelopmentHands-on experience in one or more of the following categories will be preferred:
- Color Cosmetics
- Foundations / BB Creams / Concealers
- Lipsticks / Lip Balms / Lip Products
- Kajal / Eyeliner / Mascara
- Creams & Lotions
- Serums & Gels
- Face Care Products
- Hair Care Products




- Personal Care Products4. Stability & Product Testing
- Plan and conduct stability studies for newly developed and existing products.
- Monitor parameters such as appearance, color, odor, pH, viscosity, texture, and physical stability, as applicable.
- Conduct compatibility studies with packaging materials.
- Evaluate product performance during development and stability testing.
- Maintain stability samples and testing records.5. Scale-Up & Production Support
- Coordinate and execute pilot and scale-up batches.
- Transfer laboratory formulations to production while maintaining product consistency.
- Work closely with Production during trial and commercial batches.
- Troubleshoot formulation and process-related issues during manufacturing.
- Investigate batch failures, deviations, and product inconsistencies.
- Provide technical solutions for improving manufacturing processes.6. Raw Material Development
- Evaluate and approve new raw materials for R&D; trials.
- Conduct trials for alternative / substitute raw materials.
- Study raw material compatibility and functionality.
- Coordinate with Purchase and QC for raw material evaluation and technical requirements.
- Maintain technical information and specifications for R&D; raw materials.7. Documentation & CompliancePrepare and maintain:
- Master Formulation Sheets
- Trial Reports
- Product Specifications
- Raw Material Specifications
- Stability Reports
- Product Development Reports
- Scale-Up Reports
- Batch Trial Records
- R&D; Sample Records
- Technical DocumentationEnsure all R&D; activities are properly documented according to company procedures and applicable quality requirements.8. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Packaging, Purchase, and Marketing teams.
- Provide technical inputs for product development and commercialization.




- Work with Production and QA/QC teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
- Coordinate packaging compatibility and product filling trials.
- Support technical discussions with raw material and packaging suppliers.9. Team & Project Coordination
- Plan and prioritize multiple R&D; projects according to business requirements.
- Guide junior R&D; team members during formulation trials and testing.
- Monitor project timelines and ensure timely completion of development activities.
- Maintain proper records of ongoing and completed R&D; projects.Required Technical SkillsMust have robust knowledge of:
- Cosmetic Formulation
- New Product Development (NPD)
- Color Cosmetics
- Raw Material Selection
- Formulation Optimization
- Laboratory Trials
- Stability Testing
- Packaging Compatibility
- Scale-Up & Technology Transfer
- Manufacturing Troubleshooting
- Product Benchmarking
- Cost Optimization
- R&D; DocumentationExperience Required
- 4–7 years of relevant experience in Cosmetics / Color Cosmetics / Beauty & Personal Care R&D.;
- Strong hands-on experience in formulation development and product development.
- Experience in taking products from laboratory trials to commercial production.
- Candidates with direct Color Cosmetics R&D; experience will be preferred.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment is required.Educational Qualification
- M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Chemistry
- M.Pharm / B.Pharm
- Cosmetic Science or other relevant technical qualification.Key SkillsCosmetic Formulation | Color Cosmetics | R&D; | NPD | Product Development | Formulation Optimization | Stability Testing | Scale-Up | Raw Material Evaluation | Troubleshooting | Product Benchmarking | Cost Optimization | DocumentationIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate should be a hands-on Cosmetics R&D; professional with strong formulation knowledge and practical exposure to new product development, laboratory trials, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing.Candidates from Cosmetics, Color Cosmetics, Beauty & Personal Care, and FMCG industries with relevant formulation experience will be preferred.HR- MR. Shivam Aditya SrivastavaContact Details :- 9217800285Mail id - [email protected]

📌 Senior Research & Development Executive (Sonipat)
🏢 Seven Seas Cosmetics
📍 Sonipat