Mylène Rollo

R&D formulation scientist with 9 years of experience in cosmetic product development, from concept to industrial scale-up. Experienced in managing multiple formulation projects in fast-paced environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Recognized for strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail. Seeking a senior formulation scientist role or Formulation Project Manager position to lead and deliver innovative cosmetic products.

R&D FORMULATION SCIENTIST at NUXE (2022-01 – 2025-04)

Led and supported development of cosmetics products from marketing brief to industrial transfer, working closely with regulatory, quality, production and marketing teams

• Conducted technical feasibility assessments and identified potential formulation risks
• Coordinated pre-commercialization testing including stability, microbiological evaluation, packaging compatibility
• Developed and optimized pilot batches (10-30kg) to support scale-up and manufacturing efficiency
• Benchmarking and raw material sourcing
• Contribution to process improvement workshop and laboratory procedures documentation and review

R&D FORMULATION TECHNICIAN at FAREVACARE (2017-01 – 2022-01)

Managed from 3 to 6 clients projects per week, including international clients within a manufacturing environment

• Analysis of technical and marketing briefs
• Assessing formulation feasibility, highlighting potential technical risks and proposing suitable formulation strategies
• Sourcing of raw materials and active ingredients, verify regulatory/black list compliance
• Planning and realization of formulation trials, stability studies and compatibility testings
• Participation in cross-functional technical meetings and clients progress reviews
• Analysis of stability datas and implementation of correctives trials strategies
• Managing laboratory equipments and ensured compliance with quality and safety standards

FORMULATION TECHNICIAN / ASSISTANT at CAUDALIE (2016-01 – 2017-01)

Formulation trials and laboratory pilot batches

• Formulation trials and laboratory pilot batches
• Monitored stability, interactions with packagings and products performances
• Managed raw materials inventory

APPRENTICESHIP IN FORMULATION at HENRI MONDOR HOSPITAL (2014-01 – 2015-01)

Formulation trials and stability testing

• Formulation trials and stability testing
• Developed and validated an HPLC analytical method for active ingredient quantification

PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR DEGREE IN FORMULATION ENGINEERING in Formulation Engineering – University Institute of Technology A Paul Sabatier (2014-01 – 2015-01)

TECHNICAL DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY in Chemistry – University Institute of Technology (UPEC) (2012-01 – 2014-01)