R&D Lab Specialist

Solomon Page; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking an R&D Lab Specialist in Reynoldsburg, OH for a 3-month contract. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field and experience in QA, R&D, or laboratory environments.

Daily tasks include sample lifecycle management and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will test beauty and home fragrance products, ensure compliance with specifications, and document results while coordinating shipping of samples to vendors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field, or relevant work experience in QA, R&D, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
• Strong attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and solid organizational skills.
• Flexible to handle shifting priorities and effective written and oral communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office; include Excel and SAP experience.
• Collaborative team-player attitude in a dynamic work setting.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily tasks and ad-hoc responsibilities.
• Manages complete sample lifecycle: receipt, filling, assembly, testing, evaluation, retention or storage.
• Tests and evaluates beauty and home fragrance products for performance, packaging, and specifications; documents results.
• Collaborates with R&D, QA, and Package Engineering on testing observations.
• Manages shipping of samples to vendors and cross-functional partners; handles organization and shipping of international bulk standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Collaborative team-player

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Our client, a top personal care manufacturing company is looking for a R&D Lab Specialist in Reynoldsburg! The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering field, with experience in QA, R&D or laboratory environments.

Role overview

• Contract Role: 3 months
• Pay: $24.13/hr on W2

Responsibilities

• Supports with daily tasks and various ad-hoc responsibilities as needed.
• Handles the complete sample lifecycle, including receipt, filling and assembly, testing, evaluation at required timepoints, and final retention or storage.
• Tests and evaluates beauty and home fragrance products to check compliance with performance, packaging, and specifications standards, while meticulously tracking and documenting results.
• Collaborates and communicates across R&D, QA, and Package Engineering teams regarding testing observations and statuses.
• Manages the shipping of samples to vendors and cross-functional partners, as well as the organization and shipping of international bulk standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field, or relevant work experience in QA, R&D, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
• Strong attention to detail, strict adherence to instructions and standard operating procedures, and solid organizational skills.
• Requires flexibility to handle shifting priorities along with good written and oral communication skills.
• Involves working knowledge of the MS Office Suite, alongside specific experience with Excel and SAP.
• Highlights a collaborative team-player attitude suited for a dynamic work setting.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.