Cosmetic R&D Lab Technician

Actalent; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Paid time off

401(k) Retirement plan

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Research and Development Laboratory Technician to join ourRomeoville, IL laboratory on a first-shift, contract-to-hire basis. You will conduct sample preparation, formulation work, and analytical testing.

This role supports cosmetic, personal care, health and beauty, or pharmaceutical research, leading projects under supervision and maintaining safety, compliance, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry) or related field.
• Experience in cosmetic, personal care, health and beauty, or pharmaceutical labs is a plus.
• Experience in R&D or laboratory roles.
• Ability to perform routine sample preparation, product development activities, and basic lab testing.
• Ability to read and apply SDS information for personal care ingredients and other materials.
• Strong work ethic and collaborative mindset.
• Attention to detail and reliable record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sample preparation, product development activities, and analytical testing in a safety-compliant manner.
• Lead assigned projects under supervision of R&D Manager.
• Produce formulation trial batches at bench and alpha scale and document results.
• Check in and review Safety Data Sheets for incoming ingredients and materials.
• Manage personal care ingredients inventory and maintain safe storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with team in a product development environment.

Skills

R&D experience

Laboratory testing

SDS interpretation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Research and Development Laboratory Technician to join ourRomeoville, IL laboratory on a first-shift, contract-to-hire basis. You will conduct sample preparation, formulation work, and analytical testing.

This role supports cosmetic, personal care, health and beauty, or pharmaceutical research, leading projects under supervision and maintaining safety, compliance, and inventory control.