Cosmetic Characterization Specialist

Buckeye Global; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Global in Clark, NJ is seeking a hands-on cosmetic characterization specialist to perform stability studies and physicochemical measurements across haircare and cosmetic formats. You will document results with full traceability, follow SOPs, and support quality criteria.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ lab experience or a QC certification, strong math/science skills, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years’ experience, or QC/Physical Measurements certification/diploma.
• Technical research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong math/science foundation.
• Methodical and organized approach to testing and documentation.
• Rigor and critical thinking in analysis and reporting.
• Team‑oriented with a constructive feedback mindset.
• Cosmetic Characterization–Specific Skills

Responsibilities

• Physicochemical characterization of haircare and cosmetic products following defined protocols and quality criteria.
• Maintain full traceability from sample intake to data delivery, ensuring clean documentation and version control.
• Maintain stability records, update databases, and flag anomalies or trends.
• Contribute to workflow optimization, proposing improvements to testing cadence, data handling, and instrument utilization.

Skills

Technical research

Data accuracy

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Methodical testing

Education

Bachelor's + 2 years experience or QC certification

Tools

pH meter

Rheometer

Viscometer

Job description

Buckeye Global in Clark, NJ is seeking a hands-on cosmetic characterization specialist to perform stability studies and physicochemical measurements across haircare and cosmetic formats. You will document results with full traceability, follow SOPs, and support quality criteria.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ lab experience or a QC certification, strong math/science skills, and teamwork.