Job Context

Cosmo Group, a leading FMCG manufacturer, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented R&D Lab Chemist to join our soap manufacturing division. The incumbent will be responsible for developing new soap formulations, improving existing products, ensuring quality standards, and driving cost-effective innovation. This role is central to strengthening our product portfolio and maintaining competitiveness in the germicidal, beauty, and specialty soap segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & Formulation
  • Develop new soap formulations (bath soap, germicidal soap, beauty soap, laundry soap) and improve existing recipes
  • Conduct experiments on saponification, fragrance loading, color stability, and additive performance (moisturizers, antibacterial agents, etc.)
  • Optimize formulations for cost efficiency without compromising quality
  • Develop samples and coordinate pilot/trial production batches
• Quality & Testing
  • Perform physical and chemical testing: TFM (Total Fatty Matter), pH, moisture content, free alkali, hardness, lather, and foam stability
  • Ensure products comply with BSTI and relevant regulatory standards
  • Investigate and resolve product defects, complaints, and batch failures
• Raw Material Evaluation
  • Test and approve incoming raw materials (oils, fats, caustic soda, fragrances, additives)
  • Evaluate alternative/cost-effective raw materials and suppliers in coordination with Procurement
  • Maintain specifications for all raw and packaging materials
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate records of formulations, test results, and experiments
  • Prepare technical data sheets, SOPs, and product specifications
  • Ensure lab safety protocols and proper handling of chemicals
• Coordination & Support
  • Provide technical support to the production team during scale-up and manufacturing
  • Support the Marketing/Sales team with product claims and technical information
  • Stay updated on market trends, new ingredients, and competitor products