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Research and Development Executive

Job in 242221, Gurugram, Uttar Pradesh, India
Listing for: Honasa Consumer Ltd.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the company:

Honasa Consumer Limited (HCL) is the fastest-growing Beauty & Personal Care house of brands, creating the FMCG conglomerate of the future. Built on the values of Honesty, Natural ingredients, and Safe care, HCL addresses the needs of consumers through innovative products, evolved propositions, direct-to-consumer marketing, and e-commerce fulfillment. With brands like Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, and BBlunt, HCL currently serves over 500 cities across India, building an ecosystem that benefits both consumers and the community  company is backed by leading investors such as Sequoia Capital India, Sofina SA, Fireside Ventures, and Stellaris Venture Partners.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical expertise and a willingness to work in the lab, leading breakthrough technology and product development. This role requires someone capable of leading challenging and highly technical projects, specifically within the personal care industry, focusing on skin and hair care.

Qualifications:

- B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetology,

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry,

B.Pharm, M.Pharm.
- Relevant experience in the personal care industry is essential, particularly in skin and hair care.

Job Responsibilities:

Involved in all aspects of product formulation from the initial brief to final sign-off, and overseeing the manufacture of pilot batches and full-scale production.
Lead the development of robust, stable, and effective formulations for manufacturing at third-party manufacturers and in-house facilities.
Formulate products and conduct research and analysis to support manufacturing operations, production, product, and process development.
Develop new formulations as per business demands and innovation requirements.
Have in-depth knowledge of skincare and hair care products.
Manage and execute development work for new products and the improvement of existing products.
Lead technology transfer and scale-up operations to manufacture products in-house or at outsourced manufacturers.
Conduct compatibility and product testing, shelf-life determination, process maintenance, and development.
Maintain awareness of SOPs, cosmetic ingredients, GMP, and scale-up lab batches.
Recommend ingredients and processes to improve the overall cost of each product and identify substitutes for raw materials.
Responsible for research and development of new product formulations, from designing and formulating small batch lab prototypes to documentation, evaluation, and stability testing of a wide range of hair care products.
Hands-on experience with surfactant-based formulations, in-depth knowledge of surfactants, conditioning agents, humectants, and different raw materials involved in hair care formulations.
Provide technical leadership based on scientific principles for new products.
Ability to work with ambiguity.
Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for cosmetics.
We are seeking a candidate who can bring technical leadership and
innovation to our team, driving the development of cutting-edge personal care products.
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