Cosmetics Lab Technician: Formulation & Quality Support

Intercos America; Congers (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Comprehensive

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Professional Development

Performance Bonuses

Company events

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Intercos America in Congers, NY seeks a Lab Technician to support R&I, product development and quality teams. You will assist chemists in formulating makeup and skincare products, prepare samples, and maintain compliant laboratory records.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, hands-on formulation work, and adherence to GMP and safety procedures, with opportunities to contribute to product development and scale-up efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field preferred.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in cosmetics, skincare, personal care, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is a plus.
• Familiarity with GMP and laboratory safety procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent recordkeeping and documentation practices.
• Ability to follow formulations and technical instructions precisely.
• Strong mathematical and measurement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced development environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist formulation chemists in preparing laboratory batches of makeup and skincare products.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and blend raw materials according to formulations and procedures.
• Prepare samples for internal evaluations, stability studies, and customer presentations.
• Conduct stability testing and maintain detailed records of observations and results.
• Organize, label, and maintain laboratory samples, retain samples, and raw material inventories.
• Clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Assist with documenting formulations, notebooks, technical reports, and batch records.
• Coordinate ordering and inventory management of laboratory supplies and raw materials.
• Support pilot batches and manufacturing scale-up activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment in line with GMP, OSHA, and company procedures.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory, Quality, Packaging Development, and Manufacturing teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting formulation issues and improvements under senior chemists' guidance.
• Perform other laboratory duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Intercos America in Congers, NY seeks a Lab Technician to support R&I, product development and quality teams. You will assist chemists in formulating makeup and skincare products, prepare samples, and maintain compliant laboratory records.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, hands-on formulation work, and adherence to GMP and safety procedures, with opportunities to contribute to product development and scale-up efforts.