Technical Assistant in Cosmetic Chemistry

About the Role

The Technical Assistant in Cosmetic Chemistry is a full-time, on-site role based in Thane. This position involves supporting formulation development for cosmetic and personal care products, preparing and testing samples, and assisting in laboratory studies for stability, performance, and compatibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support formulation development for cosmetic and personal care products.
• Prepare and test samples in the laboratory.
• Assist in stability, performance, and compatibility studies.
• Document test results.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers.
• Help resolve application or product-related queries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as R&D, production, and quality assurance.
• Design and execute stability studies for raw materials developed by the synthesis team.
• Perform testing and evaluation of raw materials used in cosmetic chemistry.
• Conduct experiments for customer and in-house R&D projects.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory records, test data, and detailed technical reports.
• Develop cosmetic formulations under guidance for in-house R&D ingredients.
• Conduct in-house Proof of Principle (PoP) studies.
• Coordinate with third-party manufacturers for R&D formulations.
• Manage raw material inventory and maintain proper laboratory documentation.
• May involve participating in scale-up trials, preparing technical presentations, and contributing to continuous improvement of cosmetic formulations and processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• M.Sc. in Cosmetic Science or a relevant cosmetic chemistry discipline.
• Cosmetic chemistry knowledge.
• Raw material testing knowledge.
• Formulation development knowledge.
• Understanding of stability testing.
• Understanding of laboratory experimental procedures.
• Good documentation skills.
• Good technical report-writing skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze experimental data.
• Ability to deliver results within timelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to reproduce laboratory results accurately.