Formulation Specialist

Perfora is a unique and innovative brand that is disrupting the oral care category. Within 3 years, Perfora has carved out a strong brand name in the oral care space and is the largest digital-first oral care brand. Our vision is to improve oral hygiene for millions of Indian consumers.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Formulation Specialist to develop and optimize toothpaste formulations, ensuring high efficacy, stability, and compliance with industry standards. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, raw material suppliers, and quality control teams to drive product innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

1\. Formulation & Development

• Develop new toothpaste formulations, including whitening, sensitive, and restoration variants.
• Optimize existing formulations for improved efficacy, stability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct ingredient compatibility studies and ensure formulation stability over shelf life.
• Evaluate and select raw materials based on performance, safety, and cost criteria.

2\. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Conduct lab-scale and pilot-scale trials to validate formulations.
• Perform stability testing under different environmental conditions.
• Work closely with the quality control team to ensure consistency in production.
• Develop testing protocols to assess product efficacy (e.g., abrasivity, foaming, antimicrobial properties).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in new product development
• Expertise in surfactants, flavors, humectants, abrasives, and active ingredients used in toothpaste.
• Knowledge of microbiological and clinical testing of oral care products.
• Familiarity with emulsification, rheology, and stability testing techniques.

About Perfora:

Perfora is co-founded by Jatan Bawa and Tushar Khurana who cumulatively have more than 10+ years of experience across consumer internet and consumer brands. They met in 2016 on a train journey named Jagriti Yatra and have known each other since then.

Perfora is backed by marquee institutional investors like RPSG Capital Ventures, [Sauce.vc](http://Sauce.vc), Lotus Herbals Family Office, Shiprocket Ventures, and celebrated entrepreneurs.

You can read more about the brand on the website - [www.perforacare.com](http://www.perforacare.com)

Perfora is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.