Job Description

Ashland India Private Ltd
Title: SCIENTIST - Hair Care (MEAI)
Experience range: 5 Yrs. - 7 Yrs.
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a SCIENTIST - Hair Care (MEAI) to join our Personal Care team, of Ashland India business at our Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN.
This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Personal Care , R&D function. This position will report to Head, R&D PC (MEAI)
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:• The employee performs all of the companies formulation development of Hair Care range of personal care products (Shampoo, Conditioners, masks, serums etc.,) with various dosage forms Pastes, Gels, Liquids, Creams and Aerosols in a full-functioning capacity.
• Considerable Independent Judgement is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have significant impact on services or programs.
• Guidelines may be available, but require adaptation or interpretation to determine appropriate courses of action.

•JOB DUTIES Research and determine work plan for development process for each project

• Set budget and timelines for development activity
• Ensure full compliance of current expectation of regulatory bodies
• Ensure full communication of project tasks and timelines
• Provide technical support to analytical team throughout the project life
• Provide technical support to sales team / distributers / customer throughout the project life
• To ensure timely generation of process validation documentation for regulatory submission
• Conduct regular project team meetings
• Knowledge of product development techniques, equipments and supplies.
• Knowledge of technology transfer techniques, equipments and supplies
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, standards and advisory guidelines related to Personal Care raw materials and finished products processing, handling, storage and sale.
• Knowledge of the sources of technical literature in the field of Personal Care products.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Knowledge of laboratory tests used in analytical, microbiology as well as consumer evaluation work.
• Ability to handle sophisticated instruments.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to assemble and prepare scientific data with clarity and accuracy.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to set priorities and assign work to other professionals.
• Conduct all work in GMP environment and adhere to all established procedures
• Wherever necessary generate GMP documentation inclusive of SOP's, technical report and process development reports
• Undertake own career development to ensure continuing growth of development activities within the business
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others


In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.



At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.



Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.



Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.