Manufacturing Chemist

Location:

Sirsa
Experience level: 3-5 years in a Cosmetic, Personal Care, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Salary: 40-80k
Job type: full time, on site

About the role:

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Chemist who can bridge the gap between the R&D lab and the production floor. You will not just manage the line; you will own the product lifecycle from the initial lab sample to the final bulk production. You must be comfortable working with beakers in the lab and large-scale mixers on the factory floor.

Key Responsibilities:

•⁠ ⁠R&D & Formulation (20%):
Develop and tweak cosmetic formulations (creams, lotions, serums, shampoos) in the lab to meet product briefs.
•⁠ ⁠Formula Testing & QC (20%):
Conduct stability tests (oven/freeze-thaw), viscosity checks, and pH testing. Ensure all raw materials meet quality standards before use.
•⁠ ⁠Scale-Up Process (30%):
Translate lab-scale formulas (100g) into production-scale batches (100kg+). Troubleshoot issues like separation, aeration, or viscosity changes during scaling.
•⁠ ⁠Production Management (30%):
Supervise the manufacturing floor, manage machine operators, ensure GMP compliance (ISO 22716), and maintain production schedules.
•⁠ ⁠Regulatory Compliance:
Maintain batch manufacturing records (BMR) and assist in State FDA audits.

Required Qualifications:

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Education:

B.Sc / M.Sc in Chemistry, Cosmetic Technology, or

B.Pharm.
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Experience:

Minimum 5 years in Cosmetic Manufacturing.
•⁠ ⁠FDA Approval:
Must be eligible to be added as a "Competent Technical Staff" (Manufacturing Chemist) on the State FDA Manufacturing License. [

Note:

This is crucial for India]
•⁠ ⁠Technical

Skills:

Proficiency with Homogenizers, Filling Machines, pH meters, and Viscometers.
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Soft Skills:

Strong leadership to manage floor staff and the ability to work independently without a large R&D team.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmacy.