Cosmetics R&D Lab Technician | Formulation & Testing

Elevation Labs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Labs is seeking a laboratory technician to assist in the R&D process for cosmetic and personal care products. You will prepare samples in our R&D lab and maintain thorough testing records.

You will work with chemists to adjust formulas based on feedback and manage labeling and packaging for samples. Strong organizational skills and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Lab experience and chemistry background preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a short time.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic math skills (add/sub/mult/div and percentages).
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Record equipment temperatures and calibrate equipment.
• Evaluate stability samples for pH, viscosity, color, odor, and appearance.
• Evaluate package samples for color, odor, appearance and weight loss.
• Collaborate with chemists to adjust formulas based on customer feedback.
• Create and maintain STARs for visual quality references.
• Prepare batch size formulas and label samples.
• Pack and ship samples to customers and 3rd party labs.
• Obtain quotes and submit samples to 3rd party labs; manage results.
• Maintain detailed records of all testing and documentation.
• Prepare ingredient listings, formula approvals, and pricing reports.

Skills

Lab experience

Chemistry background

Multitasking

Independent work

Math proficiency

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

BS in Chemistry or related sciences

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in the R&D process for cosmetic and personal care products. The role includes preparing samples of various cosmetics and personal care products in our R&D lab and maintaining thorough testing records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record equipment temperatures and calibrate equipment as needed and specified.
• Evaluate preliminary stability samples for pH, viscosity, color, odor, and appearance and determine test results.
• Evaluate package compatibility samples for color, odor, appearance, and weight loss and determine test results.
• Work directly with chemists to execute feedback from customers; adjust formulas accordingly in Worldover.
• Initiate and maintain Standard, Aged, Rejectable specifications (STARs) for visual quality references.
• Produce laboratory batch size formulas, divide the formulas into sample containers and label the samples accordingly.
• Coordinate with R&D and Account Management to pack and ship samples to customers as needed.
• Pack and ship testing bulk to 3rd party testing labs.
• Coordinate with 3rd party testing labs to obtain quotes, prepare documentation, submit samples, and receive results for testing bulk.
• Maintain detailed records and tracks all testing submitted to 3rd party testing labs.
• Prepare Qualitative Ingredient Listings, Formula Approval Forms, and Pricing Reports for sample submissions.
• Maintain detailed, accurate and organized formula documentation in electronic folders.
• Establish working relationships with raw material suppliers to source new materials and obtain pricing and regulatory documentation.
• Produce laboratory batch size formulas, divides into sample containers, and labels the samples accordingly.
• Catalog, restock, and relabel laboratory raw materials.
• Attend regular raw material supplier meetings.
• Actively participate in annual innovation program.
• Catalog and restock laboratory packaging.
• Catalog and stock R&D consumable supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed for this position.

Elevation Labs provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Elevation Labs complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The essential duties listed are representative of the major duties required of this job; ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required. Elevation Labs may make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

This job description is not designed or intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Lab experience and or chemistry background and schooling preferred.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks in a short amount of time.
• Flexibility and ability to work and make decisions independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages).
• Highly organized with a good attention to detail.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• BS in Chemistry or related sciences preferred.
• 1-5 years of Lab experience in cosmetic, food, pharma, or related industry.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment around heavy machinery.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as business needs require.
• Regularly reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Able to work with a variety of people inside and outside of the organization.
• Communicate well with others.

The physical demands identified above are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

• Regularly required to work in areas where chemical materials are encountered.
• Manufacturing setting with moving machinery.
• Regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• May involve exposure to shop environment including variable noise levels.
• Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety.

Note:

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.