Job Description

Senior R&D; Executive – Cosmetics Department: Research & Development (R&D;) Industry: Cosmetics / Color Cosmetics / Beauty & Personal Care Experience: 4–7 Years Location: Seven Seas Beauty Products Pvt Ltd, Sector 31, Rathdana, Sonipat, Haryana Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary We 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 Responsibilities 1. Current 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 Development Hands-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 Products 4. 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 & Compliance Prepare 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 Documentation Ensure 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 Skills Must have strong 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; Documentation Experience 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 Skills Cosmetic Formulation | Color Cosmetics | R&D; | NPD | Product Development | Formulation Optimization | Stability Testing | Scale-Up | Raw Material Evaluation | Troubleshooting | Product Benchmarking | Cost Optimization | Documentation Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Cosmetics R&D; professional with strong formulation knowledge and practical exposure to current 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 Srivastava Contact Details :- (phone hidden) Mail id - [email protected]

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