Senior Research & Development Executive
Seven Seas Cosmetics
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Job summary
Seven Seas Cosmetics is seeking a Senior R&D Executive with strong hands-on experience in Cosmetics/Color Cosmetics/Beauty & Personal Care product development. You will lead new product development, formulation optimization, stability studies, and scale-up to commercial production.
The ideal candidate will coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Packaging, Purchase and Marketing, plan trials, document results, and drive product benchmarking and cost optimization across the development lifecycle.
Qualifications
- 4–7 years of relevant experience in Cosmetics / Color Cosmetics / Beauty & Personal Care R&D.
- Hands-on formulation development and product development.
- Experience taking products from laboratory trials to commercial production.
Responsibilities
- Develop new cosmetic formulations from concept to commercial production.
- Conduct laboratory trials, scale-up, and product benchmarking.
- Plan stability studies and monitor product quality attributes.
- Coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Packaging, Purchase and Marketing.
- Drive cost optimization and alternate raw materials without sacrificing quality.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports.
- Lead cross-functional teams and guide junior R&D members.
- Support launches and commercialization of new products.
- Investigate batch issues and provide technical solutions for manufacturing.
Skills
Education
Job description
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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- 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.
- M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Chemistry
- M.Pharm / B.Pharm
- Cosmetic Science or other relevant technical qualification.
Cosmetic Formulation | Color Cosmetics | R&D | NPD | Product Development | Formulation Optimization | Stability Testing | Scale‑Up | Raw Material Evaluation | Troubleshooting | Product Benchmarking | Cost Optimization | Documentation
The 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.
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