Formulation Lab Technician - Personal Care

Lancesoft; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Formulation Lab Technician - Personal Care in Tarrytown, NY. The role focuses on preparing, evaluating, and scaling cosmetic formulations across Hair Care, Skin Care, Sun Care, and Oral Care.

Responsibilities include prototype development, stability testing, documentation, and collaboration with scientists to optimize manufacturing procedures. Strong safety practices and accurate lab records are required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years formulation experience or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must follow a set formula and procedure to create finished formulations.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook as a professional legal document.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, optimize, and evaluate cosmetic formulations across Hair Care, Skin Care, Sun Care, and Oral Care.
• Prepare prototypes, scale-up, and fill formulated samples for sales promotion.
• Support prototype development for innovation programs and customer projects.
• Assist scientists with formulation scale-up activities and procedure optimization.
• Prepare prototypes and presentation samples for customer meetings and trade shows.
• Conduct stability testing and monitor product performance against specifications.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibration verification per ISO 9001.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Organization skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering or related field

Tools

pH meter

Brookfield Viscometer

Stand mixers

Silverson homogenizers

Job description

Title: Formulation Lab Technician - Personal Care

Location: Tarrytown, NY, 10591

Duration: 0 - 12+ Months

Shift: Mon-Fri 8: 30 Am to 5: 00pm

Pay Rate: $25 - $27 /Hour

Responsibilities

• Prepare, optimize, and evaluate cosmetic formulations across Hair Care, Skin Care, Sun Care, and Oral Care applications.
• Perform and track prototype stability and compatibility. Formulate, scale-up and fill formulated samples and assemble in kits for sales promotion.
• Support prototype development for innovation programs, customer projects, ingredient launches, and marketing concepts.
• Assist scientists with formulation scale-up activities and manufacturing procedure optimization.
• Prepare prototypes and presentation samples for customer meetings, demonstrations, and trade shows.
• Conduct stability testing and monitor product performance against established specifications.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support calibration verification activities in accordance with ISO 9001 quality requirements.
• Ensure laboratories remain organized, safe, and fully operational.
• Maintain accurate formulation records, experimental data, and laboratory documentation.
• Create Safety Data Sheets (SDS), sample requests, and product-related documentation through applicable business systems.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering or related field with 0-2 years of formulation experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Be able to follow a set formula and procedure provided by industry experienced chemists to create finished formulations in personal care.
• Must have good problem solving, decision making, and organization skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain a laboratory notebook, as a professional legal document.
• Basic understanding and some experience of formulation development in personal care or related field a plus.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and procedures. E.G pH meter, Brookfield Viscometer, stand mixers, Silverson homogenizers, etc a plus.
• Ability to follow all laboratory safety procedures, safely lift up to 50 pounds, and work at a laboratory bench for up to eight hours per day.