Melisa Kayali
Research and Development Intern at Mana Products
- Role
- Research and Development Intern at Mana Products
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melisa Kayali
I am a recent graduate in Biochemistry from Colby College, with a strong passion for…
Experience
Research and Development Intern
Jul 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
Supported regulatory compliance by reviewing raw material documentation (SDS, CoA, etc.), verifying INCI listings, and assisting with label and claim reviews to ensure global compliance (U.S, EU, Asia). Assisted in reformulation projects, identifying and testing replacements for discontinued/restricted raw materials, preparing pilot batches, and submitting samples for stability testing. Conducted reverse engineering and prototype preparation for benchmark and client-driven products, accurately documenting procedures in line with cGMP and QA standards. Rotated across the Innovation, Skincare, Color, and Powder labs, gaining hands-on formulation experience in all product categories (from sunscreens and emulsions to color cosmetics and pressed powders).
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