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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cosmetic Chemist with at least 5 years of experience in formulation development, product innovation, and ingredient research within the cosmetic and personal care industry. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing innovative skincare, haircare, and personal care formulations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing product performance.Key Responsibilities:Formulation Development:Develop and optimize skincare, haircare, and personal care formulations from concept to commercialization.Improve existing formulations for stability, efficacy, and sensory attributes.Conduct feasibility studies on new raw materials and technologies.Product Testing & Stability Studies:Conduct stability, compatibility, and microbiological testing of formulations.Perform viscosity, pH, and sensory analysis to ensure product integrity.Troubleshoot formulation challenges and ensure consistency in production scale-up.Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:Ensure formulations comply with global cosmetic regulations (EU, FDA, BIS, etc.).Maintain detailed documentation for formulations, specifications, and safety data.Work closely with regulatory teams to secure necessary approvals.Collaboration & Innovation:Work cross-functionally with marketing, R&D, and production teams to align formulation development with brand objectives.Research new ingredients, delivery systems, and emerging industry trends.Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers for sourcing and formulation improvements.Qualifications & Skills:Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.Experience: Minimum 5 years in cosmetic formulation and R&D.Strong understanding of emulsions, surfactants, polymers, active ingredients, and sensory enhancers.Experience with clean beauty, natural ingredients, and sustainable formulations is a plus.Knowledge of cosmetic regulations and claims substantiation.Proficiency in using analytical instruments (pH meter, viscometer, rheometer, etc.).Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.Why Join Us?Work with a dynamic R&D team in a rapidly growing cosmetic brand.Opportunity to develop innovative, market-leading formulations.Competitive salary and career growth opportunities in the cosmetic industry.If you are passionate about cosmetic science and innovation, we invite you to apply and be part of our exciting journey!