Cosmetics Lab Technician (Part-Time) — Hands-On R&D

Vizor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Free breakfasts & lunches

Hands-on lab experience

Job summary

Vizor, located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is seeking a part-time Lab Technician to support formulation chemists in the Brooklyn R&D lab. You will prepare samples, run tests, record results, and help keep the lab ready for the next experiment.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn the science behind beauty products. A chemistry degree is preferred, but candidates from math or other sciences will be considered.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is important for recording results and ensuring accuracy.
• Analytical mindset helps in evaluating test outcomes and data.
• Initiative and reliability are valued for independent lab tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the formulation chemist with sample preparation, batching, and day-to-day lab work.
• Run analytical and performance tests according to established procedures.
• Record observations and results accurately, organize data, and flag results that need a closer look.
• Repeat tests and refine your technique until the results are reliable.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, samples, and a clean, orderly workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Manual dexterity

Initiative

Education

Chemistry degree preferred

Job description

Vizor, located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is seeking a part-time Lab Technician to support formulation chemists in the Brooklyn R&D lab. You will prepare samples, run tests, record results, and help keep the lab ready for the next experiment.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn the science behind beauty products. A chemistry degree is preferred, but candidates from math or other sciences will be considered.