Cosmetic Chemist

We are looking for a cosmetic chemist on part time/full time basis to own the technical side of our product on a retainer basis, until we build an in-house team. You will be the person who decides whether what comes out of the factory is good enough to carry our name.

This is a flexible engagement. Most of the work can be done remotely, with occasional visits to our Gurugram office and to the manufacturing site as required.

Responsibilities

• Review and challenge formulations received from our contract manufacturer before approval
• Guide formulation direction for new products, including active selection, pH strategy and stability considerations
• Design and run the testing programme covering stability, microbiology, assay and patch testing
• Brief and manage external labs and CROs, and interpret results
• Confirm ingredient limits under the Cosmetics Rules 2020 and approve the INCI list ahead of label printing
• Approve marketing claims against available substantiation
• Review batch COAs and act as signatory for batch release

Requirements

• B.Pharm, M.Sc Chemistry, or Cosmetic Technology. ICT Mumbai or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years in personal care formulation
• Experience at a contract manufacturer, or with a brand that outsources manufacturing, is a strong advantage
• Track record of taking products from brief to shelf, not bench trials alone
• Working knowledge of surfactant systems, AHA/BHA actives, syndet bars and rinse-off formats
• Familiarity with Indian cosmetic regulation and BIS requirements
• Able to explain technical decisions in plain language to a founder, and hold a position with a factory

Engagement

Fee based on experience. Non-exclusive, though we ask for no concurrent engagement with a competing body care brand.

Suits a formulator with capacity outside their primary role.

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person