Research Scientist
Core
Lead formulation product development for hair dyeing, hair care, and skincare, including experimental design, sourcing raw materials, and stability testing.
Role type
Senior IC research scientist (cosmetics/personal care)
Builds
New hair dye, hair care, and skin care products
Domain
Consumer goods / Personal care / Cosmetics
Required skills
Formulation development, experimental design, raw material sourcing, stability testing, process optimization, regulatory compliance, data integrity, prototype evaluation, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Open innovation, disruptive technology exploration, sustainability focus, production scale-up support
Technologies
Laboratory testing equipment, formulation software, stability testing tools
Responsibilities
Lead research activities covering proof of concept, experimental setup, formulation, process development, optimization, and risk assessments; Develop and refine formulations while managing prototype evaluations and iterative improvements; Conduct laboratory tests to generate substantiating data for safety, stability, efficacy, and sensory attributes; Support production scale-up, manufacturing trials, and process optimization; Maintain meticulous records of formulations, procedures, and results to ensure data integrity.