Cosmetic Formulator – Internship

Internship position in Amsterdam Noord

June 1st, 2026

9-6 months

Hello, we are Caffe Inc.. We believe that no resource should go to waste. That’s why we have developed a 100% circular solution in which coffee waste is fully re-used. Our ultimate goal is a world without coffee waste. We transform coffee waste into a valuable resource by recovering high-quality ingredients that support a conscious and sustainable lifestyle. Our focus is on producing eco-friendly, coffee oil-derived ingredients for the personal care industry, with applications in skincare and haircare.

In addition, our R&D pipeline includes innovative, high-performance coffee-based actives, enabling us to continuously push the boundaries of sustainable cosmetic science.

Development and testing of coffee-based cosmetic actives, including formulation, stability, and application in skin and hair care products, as well as supporting formulation guidance for cosmetic customers.

• Develop application prototypes and prepare formulation/application sheets for customers.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and improve stability, texture, and performance.
• Develop application prototypes and prepare formulation/application sheets for customers.
• Perform physico-chemical analysis (viscosity, pH, stability, etc.).
• Prepare technical reports, SOPs, and present results.

• Student in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Cosmetic Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience or strong interest in cosmetic formulation and wet chemistry.
• Basic knowledge of organic chemistry and analytical testing.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work in a dynamic R&D environment.

• Hands-on experience in sustainable cosmetic formulation within an innovative company.
• An exciting role within our ambitious company, transforming coffee waste into valuable resources.
• Opportunity to work closely with our R&D postdoctoral researcher on cutting-edge innovation projects.
• Internship compensation.
• A dynamic R&D environment with direct involvement in cosmetic innovation.