Temporary Lab Technician

ZO Skin Health, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ZO Skin Health, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support R&D activities in formulation, stability testing and data reporting. You will batch prototypes, perform stability studies and maintain lab equipment and inventories.

The role requires 2–3 years of bench experience in cosmetics, an AA degree in science, and strong English communication. The work environment is indoors with a 4-day work week (Mon-Thu) and standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years bench experience in the cosmetics and personal care field.
• AA degree in Science field required.
• Strong teamwork and communication in English.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to lift up to 5-gallon pail of products or raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform batching of new product prototypes and reformulations.
• Perform stability studies and create stability reports.
• Maintain lab instruments and equipment, raw materials and lab supply inventories.
• Clean laboratory instruments, supplies and benches daily.
• Ability to interpret experimental results and stability data.
• Core knowledge of scalability and stability of formulations to ensure robust product quality.
• Manage timeline executions with limited supervision.
• Maintain safety assurance, regulation and requirements in the R&D laboratory.

Skills

Lab bench experience

Cosmetics/personal care

Multitasking

English communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

AA degree in Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary:

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible in assisting the R&D lab personnel in formulation, equipment/instrument cleaning, maintenance and calibration, stability testing and data reporting, test and product submissions, filling products and maintenance of the lab and lab supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform batching of new product prototypes and reformulations.
• Perform stability studies and create stability reports.
• Maintain lab instruments and equipment, raw materials and lab supply inventories.
• Clean laboratory instruments, supplies and benches on a daily basis.
• Ability to interpret experimental results and stability data.
• Core knowledge of scalability and stability of formulations to ensure robust product quality and aesthetics.
• Manage timeline executions with limited supervisions.
• Maintain safety assurance, regulation and requirements in the R&D laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum 2-3 years of bench experience in the cosmetics and personal care field.
• Minimum AA degree in Science field.
• Innovative multi-tasker that can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to changing tasks, assigned responsibilities.
• Foster exchange of knowledge between internal and external team to help drive productivity and teamwork.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Self-starter, motivated in an environment that requires creativity.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills
• Organized and with strong attention to detail.
• Able to lift up to 5-gallon pail of products or raw materials.
• Proven acumen using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Work Environment:

The work environment is indoors in a professional office environment. The floor surfaces are carpeted in office areas and conference rooms with vinyl floor covering typical in hallways, break rooms and computer rooms.

Work Hours:

The work schedule is 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday, 8 hours per day. Initial start time may vary, with work hours typically from 8am-5pm. Work hours and shifts are subject to change depending on operating business conditions and needs.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, or negligible amounts of force frequently, to move objects. This job also requires constant sitting. Constant use of the upper extremities is required to reach, handle, and position tools and equipment. The employee must know and follow proper safety protocols and maintain a professional and polished appearance.