R & D Executive

Mamaearth; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mamaearth is seeking a passionate Research & Development professional with hands-on cosmetic formulation experience to join our team in Gurgaon. The ideal candidate will contribute to skincare and haircare formulations from concept to commercialization, performing trials, stability studies, and regulatory checks.

This role involves lab work, collaboration with QA, Regulatory, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to drive product development while upholding GMP and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetology, Cosmetic Science, B.Pharma, M.Pharma, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in Research & Development within the personal care, cosmetics, or FMCG industry.
• Hands-on experience in formulation development, laboratory testing, stability studies, and product evaluation.
• Knowledge of cosmetic regulations, GMP, laboratory safety practices, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of skin care and hair care formulations from concept to commercialization, including laboratory trials, pilot batches, and production support.
• Formulate products as per project briefs while ensuring product stability, performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, formulation trials, stability studies, compatibility testing, and product evaluations.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up activities for manufacturing at third-party manufacturers and in-house facilities.
• Maintain formulation records, laboratory notebooks, product specifications, technical reports, and other development documentation.
• Evaluate new raw materials, ingredients, and technologies to support product innovation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams throughout the product development process.
• Assist in troubleshooting formulation and manufacturing-related issues using scientific and technical principles.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, SOPs, cosmetic regulations, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Support validation studies, product performance testing, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, ingredient technologies, and innovations in the personal care industry.
• Work closely with ingredient suppliers and third-party manufacturing partners to support formulation development activities.
• Participate in cost optimization initiatives by evaluating alternative ingredients and improving formulation efficiency.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to manage multiple development projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.Tech./M.Tech in Cosmetology or Cosmetic Science or related field

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented professional to join our Research & Development team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cosmetic formulation development and a keen interest in creating innovative skin care and hair care products. This role requires an individual who enjoys laboratory work, experimentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product development from concept to commercialization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of skin care and hair care formulations from concept to commercialization, including laboratory trials, pilot batches, and production support.
• Formulate products as per project briefs while ensuring product stability, performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, formulation trials, stability studies, compatibility testing, and product evaluations.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up activities for manufacturing at third-party manufacturers and in-house facilities.
• Maintain formulation records, laboratory notebooks, product specifications, technical reports, and other development documentation.
• Evaluate new raw materials, ingredients, and technologies to support product innovation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams throughout the product development process.
• Assist in troubleshooting formulation and manufacturing-related issues using scientific and technical principles.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cosmetic regulations, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Support validation studies, product performance testing, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, ingredient technologies, and innovations in the personal care industry.
• Work closely with ingredient suppliers and third-party manufacturing partners to support formulation development activities.
• Participate in cost optimization initiatives by evaluating alternative ingredients and improving formulation efficiency.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to manage multiple development projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetology, Cosmetic Science, B.Pharma, M.Pharma, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in Research & Development within the personal care, cosmetics, or FMCG industry, preferably in skin care and/or hair care formulations.
• Hands-on experience in formulation development, laboratory testing, stability studies, and product evaluation.
• Basic understanding of emulsions, surfactant-based systems, conditioning agents, humectants, preservatives, and cosmetic raw materials.
• Knowledge of cosmetic regulations, GMP, laboratory safety practices, and manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to technology transfer, scale-up activities, and third-party manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Passion for scientific research, formulation innovation, and developing high-quality consumer-centric personal care products.