Chemist - SPF Specialist | THG 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 THG Labs We\’re the trusted UK product development and cosmetics manufacturing partner for world‑leading beauty brands. Working with both multinationals and ambitious indie start‑ups, we have a long‑standing reputation for consistently creating award‑winning skincare, haircare, bodycare, suncare and fragrance that stands out in the global market. Why be a Chemist at THG Beauty? Reporting to the Account Head of R+D, the Senior Development Chemist – SPF Specialist is responsible for: As Chemist, you\’ll: Lead the formulation and development of innovative, globally compliant SPF products. Oversee all aspects of SPF product scale‑up, including pilot batches, factory trials, and first production runs. Represent the technical team in customer meetings and presentations, working closely with the Commercial team. Manage and mentor at least one lab technician, supporting their professional development. Train and upskill R