Brancy

Product Development Specialist

BASF – Personal Care & Industrial Solutions Division • Full time

Oct 2025 - Present • 7 mos

As a Senior Formulation Chemist at BASF, I worked within a multidisciplinary R&D team responsible for developing and optimizing formulations for personal care, home care, and industrial chemical applications. My work focused on creating safe, high-performance formulations that meet regulatory standards and market demands in the United States and international markets. Key Responsibilities Developed and optimized formulations for skincare products including creams, lotions, serums, moisturizers, sunscreens, and anti-aging treatments using active ingredients, emulsifiers, and stabilizers. Formulated home care products such as multi-surface cleaners, detergents, disinfectants, and specialty cleaning solutions. Worked on industrial chemical formulations including coatings additives, surfactant blends, and specialty chemical solutions used in manufacturing. Conducted stability testing, compatibility testing, and product performance evaluation to ensure product safety and long-term shelf stability. Collaborated with regulatory and quality teams to ensure compliance with FDA cosmetic guidelines, EPA chemical standards, and international cosmetic regulations. Partnered with marketing and product strategy teams to translate consumer needs and industry trends into commercially viable formulations. Led pilot batch trials and scaled laboratory formulations into full manufacturing production. Supported global clients by customizing formulations based on specific brand requirements and private label product development. Key Achievements Successfully developed 30+ commercial formulations across personal care and cleaning product categories. Improved formulation stability and performance, leading to 20% reduction in product reformulation costs. Contributed to the development of clean-label and sustainable formulations using biodegradable ingredients and eco-friendly surfactants.