Research & Development Intern in Stone Mountain, Georgia at House of Cheatham, LLC

House of Cheatham, LLC is the creator and manufacturer of multiple brands in the multicultural hair and body care categories. We are committed to inspiring beauty in everyone through our famous brands sold in over 60 countries - award-winning Aunt Jackie's Curls and Coils, oil category-leader Hollywood Beauty, Africa's Best/Originals, Kuza Products and more. We are a company comprised of talented professionals with a passion for delivering best-in-class products to consumers.

We welcome an ambitious Intern to join the House of Cheatham R&D team for the summer. The intern will gain hands-on experience by working with key thought and formulation leaders while contributing to the success of award-winning textured hair care brands through the responsibilities listed below.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Formulation

• Batch formulas in HOC current product portfolios to assess new raw material compliance
• Develop an IR catalog of HOC finished products ensuring accurate entry for accessibility and future formulation verification
• Assist with the optimization and reformulation of current skus

Lab Operations

• Support stability studies by preparing samples and monitoring product behavior through pH, viscosity, density, and organoleptic evaluations
• Accurately record experimental procedures, observations, and test results in lab notebooks and digital systems
• Establish a digital archive of past and present technical laboratory documents and reports (i.e. stability reports, IR analysis)
• Coordinate the removal and proper disposal of completed or expired samples from incubators following laboratory guidelines
• Follow SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) and GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain a sale and compliant laboratory environment

Production

• Shadow process engineers during a pilot production of upcoming launches
• Assist in supporting production batch adjustments to ensure adherence to established product specifications

Other

• Assist in restocking and maintaining laboratory raw materials
• Miscellaneous laboratory activities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate student working towards a BS degree in STEM fields such as chemistry, cosmetic science, chemical engineering, biology, etc., with a strong interest in Cosmetic Science
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety practices (i.e. PPE, GMP, chemical handling)
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Read, write and communicate in English
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Computer usage at a desk
• Working in a standard chemistry laboratory
• Occasionally working in the production environment which might be loud and warm
• Walking through a warm manufacturing facility
• Working onsite Monday - Thursday and remote on Friday