Life at Bentley Labs | THG Beauty: Bentley Labs is a cutting-edge formulation and manufacturing partner to the world’s best beauty brands.
We’re obsessed with delivering the highest quality, most innovative products for our brand partners, on budget, on time, every time.

THG Beauty - We’re home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. And our portfolio of premium brands includes the likes of ESPA, Ameliorate and Grow Gorgeous – all of which are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We also partner with a network of more than 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

Why be a Chemist at THG?

The R&D Chemist is a key member of the company’s Research and Development Team.

As a Chemist, you'll:

Review new Product development requests (PDR’s) and collaborates with SE’s for additional clarification; assign tentative project completion dates.
Develop new formulations utilizing in-depth knowledge of chemical Ingredients and processes that meets the desired technical and aesthetic attributes specified by customers on PDR.
Prepare lab batches of formulas needed for submitting samples for customer analysis within lab schedule, and reformulating / resubmitting them based on customer’s feedback.
Maintain detailed and organized lab notebook with detailed observations while making lab batch.
Develop detailed lab scale process for success including order of addition, critical raw materials and processing parameters, bench standard and benchmark, and lab scale preliminary specification and test results
Provide SE and customer technical support, participation on account teams and teleconferences
Work closely and collaboratively with lab technicians, to teach, coordinate and collaborate on projects leading to well-planned and executed bench work and successful sample submissions
Perform and monitor stability with lab technician, utilizing approved stability protocol, and re-formulate if initial formula is unstable.
Meet with raw material vendors to learn about new technologies and new raw materials that can be utilized to create/improve Bentley’s innovative technology offerings.
Communicate all information regarding formulation, project status, costing, and results to all appropriate individuals, maintaining confidentiality requirements.
Collaborate as a key team member across the R&D department, contributing innovative ideas, expertise, knowledge, experiences with strong team spirit, and pride in organization’s contribution to the company
Perform/Monitor calibration and validation of all lab instruments with Lab Technicians.
Maintain clean, safe and well-organized lab working area.

What skills & experience do I need for this role?

Bachelor of Science degree in cosmetic science, chemistry or biochemistry. Masters degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in developing products with formulation knowledge in different forms like emulsions, gels, sprays, shampoos
Strong ability to manage multiple projects
Stable and compliant personal care, cosmetics and OTC products
Timely shipment of lab samples to customers/marketing/testing facilities
Continual and ongoing collaboration/communication of the status of project to Sales Executives
Documentation of detailed observations and specifications
Learning of new technology via researching new raw materials and processes
Establishing preliminary product specifications and detailed lab process

What's in it for me?

Hybrid work schedule: 3-4 days in-office; 1-2 days WFH
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
Office Location: Edison, NJ
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
401K matched up to 5%
Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
Short and long-term disability
Summer Fridays (early end time)
Exclusive employee discounts on THG Brands
Many more...

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