R&D Innovation Formula Conceptor
Pubblicato il 22-08-2026 - Chromavis in Offanengo
Funzione: R&D;
Sede: Offanengo, Italy
Contratto: Tempo pieno
The selected candidate will join the Innovation team and, reporting to the Innovation Formula Manager, will play a key role in shaping the future language of make-up by acting as a catalyst for technical ideas and solutions, anticipating development challenges and translating creative visions into innovative, high-performance formulas, textures and technologies with a strong focus on industrial feasibility and scalability.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Develop innovative make-up formulations ensuring regulatory compliance and product stability
- Create formulas from scratch or starting from ingredient lists and sensory briefs, using an agile and exploratory approach
- Interpret INCI lists and perform reverse engineering activities
- Anticipate and solve technical challenges related to formulation, stability, compatibility and scale-up
- Monitor raw material trends, emerging technologies and new market launches, proposing technical improvements
- Test, develop and integrate new raw materials, collaborating with suppliers and external partners
- Prepare technical data sheets and detailed reports for project teams
- Coordinate stability tests and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure industrial feasibility
- Work closely with Product Concept Team, T&P;, R&D;, Regulatory and Tech Transfer to ensure smooth formula transfer
- Participate in industry workshops, supplier exhibitions and innovation-driven events
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of cosmetic chemistry and make-up formulation
- Ability to read and interpret INCI lists with a solid understanding of cosmetic regulations
- Experience in stability, compatibility and performance testing
- Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate development risks
- Innovative, curious and open-minded mindset, comfortable with non-standard approaches
- Ability to work effectively in dynamic and exploratory environments
- Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
- High attention to detail and structured approach to technical documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent professional experience
- At least 3 years of experience as a Formulator in a make-up R&D; laboratory
- Good knowledge of the English language
- Familiarity with SOPs and IT tools (e.g. COPTIS, ORACLE, ARAS)