Junior Chemist | Bentley Labs

About THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Life at THG Beauty

We know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic.

By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online.

THG Beauty’s breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry’s digital strategic leader.

About Bentley Labs

Bentley Laboratories is a premier beauty contract manufacturer based in Edison, NJ. For over twenty years, Bentley has been a trusted supplier for the world’s top global beauty brands, creating and producing award-winning innovations across the skincare, body care, haircare, hygiene and color cosmetics categories. Bentley’s core manufacturing capabilities include OTC’S; skincare emulsions; surfactant systems for haircare, bath & body products; hot fill processing for solid stick deodorants, lip balms, and other wax systems; and powders for dry shampoos and loose powder face applications. Known for its innovation capabilities, quality, and manufacturing excellence, Bentley maintains the highest standards in GMP compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.

Why be a Junior Chemist at Bentley Labs?

As a Junior Chemist at Bentley Labs, you’ll work under the mentorship of our R&D Manager to turn product briefs into reality. This is a hands-on role where you’ll learn the ropes of lab batches, stability testing, and the journey from concept to shelf.

As a Junior Chemist, you’ll:

• Assist in developing OTC and non-OTC products (skin, hair, and sun care), using your chemistry foundation to hit the technical and aesthetic goals for each project.
• Prepare formulas for customer samples and gain hands-on experience reformulating them based on feedback.
• Review Product Development Requests (PDRs) and work with Sales Executives to ensure you have a clear understanding of the customer’s vision.
• Develop the detailed "roadmap" for success, including order of addition and processing parameters for successful lab-scale results.
• Stay curious about emerging ingredients and technologies, helping to incorporate fresh solutions into our new products.
• Work with the team to improve formula performance and find ways to make production more efficient and cost-effective.
• Learn to juggle multiple projects within established timelines, prioritizing your daily lab work for optimal results.
• Keep precise R&D records following GLP and cGMP standards, while working with Regulatory to meet all compliance needs.
• Contribute to a positive work culture by following health and safety procedures and maintaining a clean, professional lab environment.
  
  

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• 1+ years of experience in cosmetic formulation development and R&D.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements (FDA, CTFA and PCPC) for formulation.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices(cGMP)
• A proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

What’s in it for me?

• Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
• 10+ Vacation Days, 5 Personal Days, and 13 Paid Holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy the day off on us.
• Generous discounts on our brands.
• Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) with match, and Flex Spending Accounts.
• Parental Return-to-Work Bonus and Employee Assistance Programs.
  
  

Company Expectations

At Bentley Labs, we believe that our culture is the foundation of our success. All team members are expected to uphold our core values by demonstrating integrity, accountability, and mutual respect in all aspects of their work. We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where everyone feels valued.

As part of our team, you are expected to:

• Take personal responsibility for promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
• Follow all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), quality, and compliance standards.
• Foster an environment of inclusivity, respect, and open communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
• Contribute positively to our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and shared success.
  
  

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.