The Body Shop
Formula Chemist
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Company Description
The Body Shop is a global beauty brand founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick in a small shop in Brighton, dedicated to doing beauty differently for nearly fifty years. Powered by nature and shaped by community, the company uses business as a force for good, focusing on ethical, sustainable, and socially conscious practices. The brand is known for campaigning on issues such as animal rights, human rights, gender equality, and youth empowerment. The Body Shop provides a joyful and inclusive environment, offering a platform and safe space for diverse communities while driving positive change worldwide. Team members join a mission-driven organization that seeks to protect people, challenge norms, and create a fairer world through beauty and activism.
Role Description
The Formula Chemist is a contract role based in Brighton, working in a hybrid arrangement that combines on-site collaboration with flexibility for some work from home. In this role, the Formula Chemist develops and optimizes cosmetic and personal care formulations that align with The Body Shop’s ethical standards, product performance requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Designing and conducting laboratory experiments
- Testing raw materials
- Performing stability and compatibility studies
- Documenting all formulation work with clear, accurate records
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The Formula Chemist works closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, packaging, regulatory, and marketing, to ensure formulas meet safety, quality, sustainability, and sensory expectations. The role also involves:
- Troubleshooting existing products
- Supporting scale-up and manufacturing transfer
- Staying current with industry trends, innovative ingredients, and evolving regulatory frameworks
Qualifications
- Strong formulation skills in cosmetics or personal care, including experience with emulsions, gels, cleansers, and other topical products.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques, such as mixing, measuring, stability testing, and analytical evaluation of product performance.
- Knowledge of cosmetic regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements in relevant markets.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret test results, and use problem-solving methods to improve product quality and resolve formulation issues.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and presenting technical information in clear, accessible language.
- Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain thorough documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience in sustainable or ethically driven product development, including familiarity with naturally derived ingredients and cruelty-free practices, is highly beneficial.
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment in Brighton, with the flexibility to adapt to both laboratory and remote work settings.
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