Junior Chemist (Hair color) -- SAHDC5907266

Compunnel Inc.; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel Inc. is seeking a laboratory professional with hands-on experience in cosmetic characterization or related fields such as personal care, food science, or chemical product evaluation.

The ideal candidate will perform stability studies and physicochemical measurements across a range of cosmetic formats. You'll bring a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a QC/Physical Measurements certification, a strong math/science foundation, and a methodical approach to testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of lab experience or QC/physical measurements certification.
• Technical research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong math and science foundation.
• Methodical, organized testing and documentation.
• Rigor and critical thinking in analysis and reporting.
• Team-oriented with constructive feedback mindset.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Optimization mindset

Autonomous work habits

Data accuracy

Lab readiness

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

QC/Physical Measurements certification/diploma

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Seeking a candidate with hands‑on experience in cosmetic characterization or a closely related field such as personal care, food science, or chemical product evaluation. Pharmaceutical/quality. The ideal candidate is comfortable performing stability studies and physicochemical measurements across a wide range of cosmetic formats.

Candidate Personality & Work Style

• Attention to detail — highly observant, precise, and consistent in measurements.
• Clear communication — able to document and relay results cleanly.
• Optimization mindset — seeks efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Autonomous work habits — able to manage tasks independently.
• Data accuracy — rigorous in recording, organizing, and validating data.
• Lab readiness — comfortable with instruments, SOPs, and new techniques.
• Positive, cooperative attitude with willingness to learn emerging tools and methods.

Required Skills & Background

• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years’ experience, or QC/Physical Measurements certification/diploma.
• Technical research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong math/science foundation.
• Methodical and organized approach to testing and documentation.
• Rigor and critical thinking in analysis and reporting.
• Team‑oriented with a constructive feedback mindset.