Cosmetic R&D Intern: Hands-On Lab & Product Innovation

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Church & Dwight UK Ltd in Folkestone invites an enthusiastic R&D Intern to join our cosmetics and personal care team. You will support product development, perform lab tasks, and learn about processes from formulation to testing.

We value curiosity, collaboration and a proactive approach. You will gain hands-on experience with lab equipment, data analysis in MS Office, and cross-functional teamwork across production, quality and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or enrolled in relevant science/engineering program.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proactive and eager to learn in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment calibrations and routine checks to ensure optimal functionality.
• Gain understanding of laboratory equipment usage and applications.
• Conduct tests and experiments following established protocols.
• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents for various experiments.
• Place products on stability and compatibility testing for new developments and existing production runs across different formats (e.g., aerosols, liquids, lotions, tubes).
• Maintain lab cleanliness and assist with general laboratory operations.
• Assist in pilot manufacturing processes as needed.
• Provide factory support for pack design-related engineering issues.
• Collaborate with the process team on industrial line trials.
• Participate in individual projects or join specific teams (e.g., Batiste, Nair, Femfresh).
• Attend project meetings and engage in discussions with project managers, production, supply chain, procurement, and other departments.

Skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication skills

Curious mindset

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Cosmetic Science or related engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Church & Dwight UK Ltd in Folkestone invites an enthusiastic R&D Intern to join our cosmetics and personal care team. You will support product development, perform lab tasks, and learn about processes from formulation to testing.

We value curiosity, collaboration and a proactive approach. You will gain hands-on experience with lab equipment, data analysis in MS Office, and cross-functional teamwork across production, quality and supply chain.