Research Scientist (Haircare / Skincare)

Overview

The incumbent shall be responsible for all aspects of formulation product development within haircare / skincare, including formula development, sourcing of new and innovative raw materials, sample preparation and costing. He / She will be expected to work on multiple projects designing experiments to support product development and stability testing. He / she shall be actively involved in open innovations projects, research and development work and gauge performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance etc. The role shall work closely with key senior personnel and management in understanding the needs of the company and meeting timelines in producing desired research results.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead research activities in skin and hair care product, covering proof of concept, experimental setup, formulation, process development, optimization, product evaluation, and risk / hazard assessments.
• Research and propose innovative skin and hair care concepts aligned with consumer trends, unmet needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Explore disruptive technologies and scientific approaches to enhance product performance, safety, efficacy, and user experience.
• Develop and refine formulations; manage prototype evaluations, stability testing, and iterative improvements based on data and feedback.
• Conduct laboratory tests and generate substantiating data for claims on safety, stability, efficacy, and sensory attributes such as texture and feel.
• Maintain meticulous records of formulations, procedures, and results to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Support production scale-up, manufacturing trials, pre-commercialization testing, and process optimization, while driving continuous improvement and eliminating inefficiencies.
• Stay up to date with industry research, new ingredients, and emerging trends to identify opportunities for innovation and sustainability.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

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