Laboratory Intern

Coast Southwest, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Southwest, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Intern to assist in formulating and testing personal care, cosmetic, and HI&I products. You will fill sample requests, maintain documentation, and support R&D with basic lab techniques.

Responsibilities include coordinating with chemists, preparing samples for customers, and performing stability testing. Bachelor's students in relevant fields gain experience in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or similar fields.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and other team members.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as mixers, viscometers, pH meters, titrators, gas chromatograph, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, duties, and assignments.
• Knowledge of SDS, TDS, and batch procedures.
• Experience with wet chemistry (preferred).
• Experience with quantitative analysis (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the formulation and testing of various personal care, cosmetic, and HI&I products for publication in notable Personal Care Industry publications and web sites.
• Coordinate with Research Chemist/ Scientist in formula proportions, procedures, technical names, and specifications.
• Support Sales staff, as needed, by creating samples and troubleshooting formulas for Coast Southwest customer requests.
• Perform lab scale batches of proposed blends and reactions bound for manufacturing scale-up.
• Submit formulation and procedural information to Operations to create adequate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Partner with Research Chemist/ Scientist to perform stability testing on all R&D formulations prior to publication and new ingredient blends prior to scale-up.
• Research product formulations and properties of raw materials.
• Assist in the proper maintenance of the laboratory and equipment as well as all R&D records.
• Any other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Lab techniques

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Equipment operation

Documentation

SDS knowledge

Quantitative analysis (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or similar fields

Job description

The Laboratory Intern will assist in the formulation and testing of various personal care, cosmetics, and HI&I products. The Laboratory Intern will also be responsible for filling sample requests, documentation and document control and performing basic lab techniques.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the formulation and testing of various personal care, cosmetic, and HI&I products for publication in notable Personal Care Industry publications and web sites.
• Coordinate with Research Chemist/ Scientist in formula proportions, procedures, technical names, and specifications.
• Support Sales staff, as needed, by creating samples and troubleshooting formulas for Coast Southwest customer requests.
• Perform lab scale batches of proposed blends and reactions bound for manufacturing scale-up.
• Submit formulation and procedural information to Operations to create adequate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Partner with Research Chemist/ Scientist to perform stability testing on all R&D formulations prior to publication and new ingredient blends prior to scale-up.
• Research product formulations and properties of raw materials.
• Assist in the proper maintenance of the laboratory and equipment as well as all R&D records.
• Any other duties as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or similar fields.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and other team members.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and instruments, such as mixers, viscometers, pH meters, and titrators, gas chromatograph, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, duties, and assignments.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and to obtain processing knowledge to run a production batch.
• Knowledge of SDS, TDS, and batch procedures.
• Experience with wet chemistry (preferred).
• Experience with quantitative analysis (preferred).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT (PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS)

The demands of this job include:

• The physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential job duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Must be able to focus and multitask in a busy environment and maintain composure in potentially stressful situations.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with executives, staff, customers, vendors, and governmental agencies.
• Access to and maintenance of confidential and sensitive information.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background checks, drug testing, and behavioral assessments.
• Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Ability to verbally communicate both in person and via telephone.
• Ability to utilize various office equipment, including computer, telephone, and a copy machine.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 10 pounds.