Jobs for Cosmetic Fragrance Chemist – Skincare, Haircare & Oral Care R&D

About Us
At HCP Wellness Private Limited, we are committed to creating innovative, high-quality, and safe personal care products that inspire consumer confidence. Our values—Innovation, Quality, Sustainability, and Customer Satisfaction—guide everything we do. We believe in fostering a collaborative, ethical, and growth-driven environment for our team.

Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and creative Cosmetic Fragrance Chemist to join our R&D team. The role involves developing and optimizing fragrance blends for skincare, haircare, and oral care products while ensuring regulatory compliance, product stability, and sensory appeal. You will work closely with formulation chemists, marketing, and regulatory teams to deliver unique, market-ready fragrances that align with our brand vision.

Key Responsibilities
✔Develop, evaluate, and optimize fragrances for skincare, haircare, and oral care products. ✔Collaborate with R&D formulators to ensure fragrance compatibility with product formulations. ✔Conduct stability, compatibility, and sensory testing to ensure long-term product performance. ✔Research fragrance trends, raw materials, and new technologies to create innovative solutions. ✔Maintain detailed formulation records, sample tracking, and technical documentation. ✔Work with suppliers to source high-quality fragrance materials within cost and sustainability goals. ✔Ensure compliance with IFRA guidelines, cosmetic regulations, and safety standards. ✔Support scale-up, pilot batches, and production trials for fragrance-related projects. ✔Participate in fragrance evaluation panels and provide sensory feedback.

Qualifications & Skills
Hard Skills (Technical)
✔Strong knowledge of fragrance chemistry, raw materials, and sensory evaluation techniques. ✔Familiarity with IFRA guidelines and cosmetic regulatory requirements. ✔Proficiency in stability testing and analytical methods related to fragrances. ✔Understanding of formulation principles for skincare, haircare, and oral care products. ✔Experience in GC-MS and other fragrance analysis tools (preferred).

Soft Skills (Behavioral)
✔Creativity and innovation in fragrance development. ✔Strong attention to detail with excellent sensory perception. ✔Effective communication and collaboration skills. ✔Time management and ability to meet project deadlines. ✔Problem-solving mindset with adaptability to changing priorities.

Education & Certifications
✔BSC, MSC/ Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Perfumery, or related field. ✔Additional certification in Fragrance Formulation, Perfumery, or Cosmetic Product Development will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience
✔3–7 years of hands-on experience in fragrance formulation for personal care products. ✔Prior experience in a cosmetic, personal care, or fragrance house environment. ✔Proven track record in developing consumer-pleasing, stable fragrance solutions.

Why Join Us?
✔Work with a dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly growing industry. ✔Opportunity to create products for leading cosmetic and personal care brands. ✔Supportive work culture aligned with creativity, sustainability, and quality excellence.