Formulation Scientist

BacAlt; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage equity

Competitive salary

Learning budget

Conference travel

Mentorship from industry veterans

State-of-the-art lab facilities

Job summary

A leading company in biopolymer technology seeks a Formulation Scientist to join their Bengaluru team. The role involves R&D and formulation development to enhance sustainable products in personal care and pharma. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, relevant qualifications, and a passion for innovation in eco-friendly advancements.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of hands-on formulation work in personal care, pharma, or materials.
• Familiarity with cosmetic/medical regulations (REACH, FDA OTC).
• Experience in sourcing or qualifying novel ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D and laboratory experiments for formulation development.
• Scale up formulations from lab to production.
• Document research findings diligently.

Skills

Research and Development

Laboratory Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

DSC/TGA

FT-IR

Rheometer

Job description

Direct message the job poster from BacAlt

BacAlt specializes in transforming post-harvest waste into valuable biopolymers with applications in textiles, skincare, wound care, and agriculture. Our innovative solutions focus on sustainability and adding value to the by-products of agricultural processes. Located in Bengaluru, BacAlt is at the forefront of biopolymer technology, contributing to eco-friendly advancements in multiple industries.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Formulation Scientist based in Bengaluru. The Formulation Scientist will engage in day-to-day activities including conducting research and development (R&D), performing laboratory experiments, and developing formulations. Additionally, the role involves technology transfer processes to scale up formulations from the lab to production. This position demands a hands-on approach to laboratory work, keen problem-solving abilities, and diligent documentation of research findings.

Must-Have Qualifications

• M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry or related field.
• 4–8 years hands-on formulation work in personal-care, pharma, or advanced materials, with at least 2 years sourcing or qualifying novel ingredients.
• Demonstrated fluency with global cosmetic or medical-device regulations (REACH, FDA OTC, BIS, ISO 10993/16128).
• Strong analytical toolkit: rheometer, DSC/TGA, FT-IR, HPLC, accelerated-stability protocols.
• Proven track record of taking a lab concept to pilot or commercial launch.

Nice-to-Have

• Network of sustainable ingredient suppliers in SAPMENA or EU.
• Procurement of new materials and ingredients
• Authorship on patents or peer-reviewed papers in biopolymers.
• Familiarity with life-cycle analysis and eco-label criteria.

What We Offer

• Early-stage equity plus competitive salary
• Direct ownership of breakthrough projects influencing global beauty brands.
• State-of-the-art lab, pilot trays and rapid decision-making culture.
• Learning budget, conference travel and mentorship from industry veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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