R&D Senior Formulator - Powders

The ideal candidate will be responsible for making formulation trials, measuring physic-chemical parameters, and for developing cosmetic products at laboratory scale, answering customer briefs (internal and external) and respecting lead-times & costs. Reporting to the R&D Powders Manager the job holder will be accountable for: Main Tasks and Responsibilities: To develop new formulas (all galenics, textures and shades) and to participate in improvement of existing range of products: to make new lab trials, to make substitution lab trials to improve standard portfolio; To perform color matching trials To accurately perform each step of an established protocol To execute under supervision development of formulation trials during development phase To communicate with Raw Materials suppliers for any samples and data requests to ensure availability of raw materials to perform development trials. Under supervision, to evaluate and characterize quality of the products: sensory analysis, physic-chemical analysis (pH, viscosity, density, rheology); Under supervision to set up and to prepare stability tests to perform; To record data by using efficiently IT tools to ensure traceability & accuracy of all lab trials (formulas, process, comments, stability, raw materials data ) To respect lead times of development planning Skills required Bachelor or master’s degree in a scientific discipline; different or a lower level of education will be evaluated according to a real and proven working experience in a similar role 3-5 years of experience in formulation and/or color matching in a cosmetic company; Knowledge of English will be a preferential requisite IT knowledge: good knowledge of the Office package and IT tools expertise Technical expertise (texture development, color development, physic-chemical analysis, stability, sensory analysis…) Knowledge of standard Lab equipment and GMP rules Ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally Effective workload planning, respect of deadlines, ability to manage stress in a very dynamic environment, adaptability Result oriented Attention to details Ability to network and build relations Self-motivation and great sense of responsibility and confidentiality Personal ethics, tact and diplomacy

Location: Offanengo, Lombardy, IT

Posted Date: 9/17/2025