R&D Lab Technician: Personal Care Innovator

Momentive; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off + holidays

Educational reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Momentive in Pearl River, NY seeks an Research Associate Lab Technician to support synthesis, testing, and characterization of new personal care materials. You will work closely with chemists and material scientists to advance concepts from development to prototype materials.

The role requires on-site presence five days a week, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects. Competitive benefits accompany a base pay range for this lab position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field and hands-on lab experience.
• Ability to perform organic synthesis and routine data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct synthesis experiments for polymers in glassware or reactors.
• Prepare samples and perform instrumental testing per guidelines.
• Record data, perform calculations, and maintain documentation.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize with scientists.
• Contribute to safety and development of new materials for beauty products.
• Purchase chemicals and manage inventory; receive and ship samples.

Skills

Organic chemistry knowledge

Laboratory research

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

SOPs and documentation

Job description

Momentive in Pearl River, NY seeks an Research Associate Lab Technician to support synthesis, testing, and characterization of new personal care materials. You will work closely with chemists and material scientists to advance concepts from development to prototype materials.

The role requires on-site presence five days a week, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects. Competitive benefits accompany a base pay range for this lab position.