Melissa Grandes Delgado
Chemical Engineer
Manta
Summary
Chemical Engineer with a Master's Degree in Production and Industrial Operations and 3+ years of experience in product development, formulation, testing, scale-up and industrialization. Experienced in managing product development projects from concept to launch, translating marketing requirements into technical solutions and coordinating cross-functional teams. Strong background in formulation, sensory and consumer evaluation, stability testing, raw material assessment and product performance testing and technical documentation.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Development Coordinator
Laboratorios Beautik
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Translate marketing briefs into formulation strategies and product development plans for cosmetic launches.
- Design sensory and consumer studies, including questionnaires, sample preparation, execution, analysis, and interpretation.
- Evaluate and homologate raw materials and suppliers through technical and performance assessments.
- Lead scale-up and industrial trials to confirm formula reproducibility and process feasibility.
- Manage R&D projects with Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Purchasing, and Production teams.
Research and Development Engineer
LA FABRIL S.A.
04.2023 - 04.2026
- Developed 10+ cosmetic prototypes aligned with project briefs and internal product requirements.
- Evaluated raw materials to compare performance, compatibility, and suitability for new formulations.
- Conducted laboratory characterization to verify key physical and chemical properties during development cycles.
- Prepared technical documentation to record test results, formulation changes, and development observations.
- Coordinated scale-up trials with production teams to translate laboratory formulations into manufacturing conditions.
Research and Development Intern
LA FABRIL S.A.
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported cosmetic formulation and prototyping activities across assigned development projects.
- Performed physicochemical characterization to compare sample properties against development requirements.
- Assisted with stability and compatibility testing for formulation samples under supervised lab conditions.
- Prepared sensory and performance evaluation materials for internal product review sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Production and Industrial Operations in Cosmetic Industry
IMF-Universidad San Gregorio
Online07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Quito, Ecuador.06-2022
Skills
Cosmetic formulation & prototyping
Physicochemical characterization
Stability & compatibility testing
Sensory, consumer & performance evaluation
Raw material evaluation & benchmarking
Scale-up & industrial trials
Technical documentation
Claims substantiation & efficacy testing support
Microsoft 365
Siemens Opcenter RD&L
Qplant
SAP
NAF
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem solving
Innovation
Communication
Creativity
Additional Information
Available to relocate and proactively manage the work visa process if required.
Courses, Workshops & Events
- 1St International Conference On Cosmetic And Cosmetological Sciences - Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Químicos Cosméticos, Ecuador | October 2025 | 16 hours
- In Cosmetics Latam 2024 - Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Brasil | September 2024 | 18 hours
- Fragrance Training And Visit To The Grancolombina Lucta Industrial Factory - Lucta, Colombia | September 2023 | 24 hours
- Chemical Structure Of Cosmetic Products - CBIQ Colombia (Online) | June 2023 | 30 hours
- Theoretical And Practical Workshop On The Formulation Of Sunscreen - MW Innovations, Ecuador | May 2023 | 28 hours
- Production Of Perfumes And Colognes: Processes, Equipment, Infrastructure And Marketing - CODADEPRO Professional and Technical School (Online) | May 2023 | 10 hours
- V Procosmetics Congress: Cleaning, Beauty, Wellness Revolution 2023 Pro Cosmetics - Ecuador (Online) | April 2023 | 16 hours
- Internal Auditor in Laboratory Quality ISO 17025:2017 Standard - SGS Academy (Online) | March 2023 | 24 hours
- Implementation and Internal Auditor in Integrated Management Systems ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 19011:2018 Standards - HHT GROUP (Online) | August 2022 | 40 hours
Timeline
Research and Development Coordinator
Laboratorios Beautik
04.2026 - 08.2026
Research and Development Engineer
LA FABRIL S.A.
04.2023 - 04.2026
Research and Development Intern
LA FABRIL S.A.
06.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Production and Industrial Operations in Cosmetic Industry
IMF-Universidad San Gregorio
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad San Francisco de Quito