Formulation Scientist – Skincare (Natural & Active-based)

Formulation Scientist – Skincare (D2C Brand)

Location : Remote / Bangalore / Mumbai / Delhi (India)

Type : Full-time / Contract

About the Role

We're building a new-age D2C skincare brand rooted in real science, clean ingredients, and everyday efficacy. We’re looking for a hands-on Formulation Scientist to lead the development of high-performance skincare products—think moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and anti-aging night creams—tailored for Indian skin and climate.

You’ll own everything from early formulation to lab-to-market scale-up—and play a strategic role in setting up a reliable supplier and manufacturing ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

Develop and optimize formulations for face cleansers, creams, sunscreens, and treatment serums

Research and evaluate actives (Vitamin C, Retinol, Niacinamide, etc.) for efficacy, stability, and skin safety

Conduct and document stability, compatibility, and preservative efficacy studies

Identify and qualify ingredient suppliers—natural, active, and clinically backed

Build partnerships with 3rd-party manufacturers and raw material suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and scale readiness

Collaborate with regulatory, packaging, and branding teams to ensure claims are compliant and consumer-ready

Liaise with external labs for dermatological, microbial, and SPF testing

Prepare full formula documentation and support tech transfer to contract manufacturers

What You Bring

M.Pharm / B.Tech (Cosmetic Science / Pharmaceutical Tech / Chemistry)

3+ years of hands-on formulation experience in skincare or cosmetic products

Strong understanding of emulsions, surfactants, delivery systems, and clean label formulation

Experience managing vendor or contract manufacturer relationships is a big plus

Bonus if you’ve worked with D2C-first brands like Minimalist, Plum, Foxtale, Wow or Pilgrim

Why Join Us

You’ll shape a skincare brand built for real people, not marketing gimmicks. Full freedom to experiment. Consumer-first innovation. No greenwashing. Just honest science and better skin.