Formulation Intern
About The Position
As our Formulation Intern, you’ll work alongside senior R&D chemists to create, test, and refine market-ready prototypes. We’re looking for a curious mind to help navigate the exciting journey from an initial concept brief to finished consumer goods. Master the chemistry of raw materials, navigate the complexities of stability testing and commercial scale up, you will be an integral part of our R&D team. If you're passionate about cosmetic science and the thrill of product launches, your journey starts at SCJ Lifestyle Brands. Why this is an Excellent Opportunity: Hands-on Industry Exposure: Move beyond the textbook and into the lab. You will gain high-level laboratory experience by formulating and testing products destined for global markets, giving you a competitive edge in the professional landscape. Cross-Functional Networking: Gain a 360-degree view of the product development lifecycle. Working closely with Package and Process Engineers, you’ll learn how a product moves from a chemist’s bench to commercial scale up. Professional Mentorship: Benefit from dedicated, one-on-one guidance. Work alongside seasoned R&D chemists who are committed to helping you refine your technical precision, master industry-standard equipment, and navigate the nuances of product formulation. Impactful Work: Your contributions matter. This role offers a unique chance to help develop the next generation of consumer products, with the opportunity to transition into full-time career placements.
Requirements
- Educational Background: Currently pursuing or a recent graduate (within the last 12 months) of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related laboratory-based scientific discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of general chemistry principles, laboratory safety protocols, and standard scientific measurement techniques.
- Laboratory Skills: Demonstrated experience in a classroom or professional laboratory setting, including familiarity with standard safety protocols, precise measurement techniques, and the use of analytical equipment.
- Critical thinking : Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail to analyze experimental data.
- Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting project summaries.
- Trend Awareness : A passion for the personal care industry and awareness of current consumer beauty and wellness trends.
Responsibilities
- Performance Testing: Conduct rigorous physical and chemical analysis on all prototypes. You will be responsible for measuring and documenting critical quality parameters, including pH levels, salt curves viscosity, and sensory attributes.
- Prototype Preparation: Execute creation of lab-scale formulation batches. Follow precise experimental protocols, mastering specialized laboratory equipment and bench chemistry techniques
- Stability & Compatibility Studies: Set up and monitor stability tests to assess product integrity over time under various environmental conditions.
- Digital Data Management: Accurately record experimental results, formulation adjustments, and qualitative observations in our digital lab notebook (ELN) systems, ensuring data integrity for future scale-up.
- Strategic Ingredient Research: Support the innovation pipeline through evaluation of new raw materials and active ingredients that meet our sustainability standards and regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
