Lab Technician

AE Chemie, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AE Chemie, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician with 5 years of laboratory experience and at least 2 years in cosmetic/raw materials labs. You will support compounding, testing, inventory, and documentation in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), strong teamwork, and excellent communication. The role requires adaptability and adherence to safety standards, with occasional overtime for project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma required.
• 2 years related laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of cosmetic and raw materials laboratory procedures.
• General computer skills including Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.

Responsibilities

• Compound lab samples and ingredients to fulfill raw materials needs.
• Test raw materials and bulk finished materials for quality.
• Organize laboratory retains, sampling, equipment and product library.
• Maintain up-to-date raw materials inventory and solution inventory at workstation.
• Understand lab formulation procedures and compounding, and support safety protocols.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Resiliency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Job description

• Laboratory experience: 5 year (Required)
• Cosmetic and raw materials Laboratory Technician: 2 year or more (required)

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience: 5 year (Required)
• Cosmetic and raw materials Laboratory Technician: 2 year or more (required)

Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Per instruction of the Lab Manager, compound lab samples, ingredients to fulfill Raw Materials needs as well as for client projects.
• Must have knowledge in testing raw materials and bulk finished raw materials.
• Organize/Maintain Laboratory retains, sampling and equipment and products library (Corp #, Lot Code, Retains, Samples, etc.).
• Manage up to date raw materials and solution inventory in individual workstation. Must have technical knowledge of liquid compounding, including raw materials, their handling, use and storage.
• Must be able to understand lab formulation procedures and compounding.
• Send samples out for testing and knowledge of product testing as required. General laboratory housekeeping to keep lab neat and clean for frequent client visits. Must be able to work in Team environment.
• Must be able to tender overtime without hesitation, when required.
• Must be able to follow safety protocol in lab environment and understand SDS is must require.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma required

2 years related laboratory experience

Industry Experience Preferred

General computer skills (Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes)

We Value

• Great flexibility and a solution-oriented mindset to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, highly demanding work environment
• Team player with a strong sense of urgency
• High level problem solving and resiliency
• Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills

We Offer

• High Challenge and High Reward Environment
• Entry to exciting and inspiring world of existing and innovative raw materials
• Culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives
• To perform the essential function: lifting, bending, reaching and lift 5 gals.

Benefits

We recruit and develop the best talents, rewarding them accordingly and with can do attitude. We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Bonus Potential

And many more Employee-Friendly Programs

AE Chemie, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

AE Chemie, Inc. we create an environment in which employees are valued, motivated and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster entrepreneurial spirit and imaginative teamwork with freedom to act within our strategic plans.