2026 Summer Nutrafol Internship

Trumbull, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

06/01/2029 - 08/28/2026

WHO ARE WE

Were a growing company. Everything we do we do to help people grow into the best version of themselves. As the pioneers of hair wellness we create clinically tested products for hair growth and provide support for people at every step of their hair journey.

Our multi-factorial approach targets key root causes of hair thinning using a patented blend of standardized vitamins minerals and natural ingredients and is recommended by over 7500 physicians and hair professionals for trusted reliable results. We never settle and are continuously challenging existing treatments and methodologies to advance the frontier of hair science. As we help our customers grow we grow too by embracing individuality and differences leading by example and empowering ourselves and others with our passion for wellness and innovation.

#KeepGrowing. Its our mantra. Our commitment to helping anybody and everybody committed to realizing their own potential to grow.

OUR BUSINESS

Unilevers Wellbeing Collective holds the companys functional nutrition brands and the portfolio of brands that includes Equilibra (Italy) and US acquired brands Olly LiquidIV SmartyPants Welly Onnit and Nutrafol. Each brand is completely unique and focused on giving consumers superior experiences within their respective spaces and target segments. We are committed to continue to grow this strategic business for Unilever through a series of acquisitions and international expansion of acquired brands through Unilevers scale and network in the markets.

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

As a formulation intern with Nutrafol you will learn how we develop and commercialize new personal care formulations to support our customers hair wellness journey. You will create and deploy the latest technologies to deliver breakthrough cosmetic benefits bringing innovations to life for our consumers.

With guidance from a manager and team of functional experts the summer intern will manage one major project on their own in a formulation role. This project will address a major technical challenge and opportunity for one of Nutrafols topical products portfolio.

The intern will learn formulation science principles (such as surfactant science polymer science aquatic chemistry chemical processing emulsions and soft matter) conduct application testing and be expected to apply them to the specific needs of the overall Nutrafol business. The work will be primarily on-site and involve extensive hands-on work in the laboratory. Interns can expect to prepare product formulations by systematically varying ingredients chemical factors or processing variables. They will perform their own characterization using rheology measurements chemical analyses and/or application tests. Interns will plan experiments and analyze their data using statistical and graphical tools. They will generate input and incorporate feedback from a cultivated network of technical experts within Nutrafol and Unilever to enhance the delivery of their project.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

Conduct benchtop formulation of personal care products

Design experimental plan for specific formulation or processing variables

Research novel ingredients for inclusion in formulation

Utilize evaluation equipment for rheology chemical analysis and sensory

Brainstorm key claims for novel formulations

Compile competitive landscape overview

Support the identification of emerging trends for the key benefit areas

Present key findings in a written report and live presentations to stakeholders at Nutrafol and Unilever

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Undergraduate with sophomore or junior status based on Major in Chemical Engineering Chemistry Biology Cosmetic Science or other related major

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and Google suite

Proven willingness and ability to learn new technical skills

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Ability to conduct an experimental program to generate relevant high-quality data with subsequent data analysis and interpretation

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment in order to meet project deadlines

Ability to work with others communicate effectively and contribute to cross-functional teams

Willingness to relocate to the Trumbull CT area for the duration of the internship.

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Required Experience:

Intern

06/01/2029 - 08/28/2026WHO ARE WEWere a growing company. Everything we do we do to help people grow into the best version of themselves. As the pioneers of hair wellness we create clinically tested products for hair growth and provide support for people at every step of their hair journey.Our multi-...