Laxmi Kolekar

Detail-oriented M.Sc. Chemistry professional with over 3 years of hands-on experience in fragrance R&D and blending operations. Seeking a challenging role in the fragrance, cosmetics, or specialty chemical industry where I can contribute to formulation development, application testing, quality control, and continuous product improvement.

SENIOR R&D Blender – Fragrance Development - Hemani Aromatics Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai, Maharashtra

(2023-04)

• Supported senior perfumers in fragrance development, compounding, and reformulation in line with client briefs and market trends.
• Executed fragrance blending, evaluation, and matching for fine fragrance and functional applications.
• Conducted application testing in personal care and home care bases including creams, lotions, shampoos, shower gels, sprays, and talcum powder.
• Performed quality control and in-process checks including Specific Gravity and Refractive Index to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
• Prepared, reviewed, and maintained regulatory and technical documentation such as COA, MSDS, TDS, IFRA compliance, and Allergen Declarations.
• Managed perfumery raw material inventory, ensured proper labeling, storage, and timely replenishment.
• Coordinated with application, QC, and dispatch teams to ensure smooth execution from development to sample approval.
• Followed GMP and laboratory safety standards for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

M.Sc. - Chemistry - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (2022)

B.Sc. - Chemistry - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College, University of Mumbai (2020)

H.S.C. - Maharashtra State Board (2016)

S.S.C. - Maharashtra State Board (2014)