GL Lab Tech Level 1

Description

Missions

• Provide support to cosmetic chemists by performing routine bench work, analytical tests, and administrative tasks.

Scope

• Performs a variety of routine laboratory functions related color cosmetic and skin care formulation under supervision of the Lab Manager.

Functions

1. Ability to carry out “day to day” projects, based on Product Development Requests (PDRs) and QC testing.
2. Ensure all assigned tasks and/or tests are properly and consistently performed according to schedule.
3. Communicate to the manager any issues related to the project feasibility.
4. Become familiar with color matching techniques.
5. Remake formula, run stability test, conduct fill weight, and drop test for powder products.
6. Participate from Training Programs when required.
7. Adhere to safety rules and procedures.
8. Keep time schedule for submissions to the Marketing Department.
9. Actively participate in department meetings.
10. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform essential job functions.
11. Responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
12. Manage laboratory batch retains library: 
13. Keep batches organized, identify when new retains are needed because of expiration or use up. 
14. Supports the raw material, bulk, formula and finished good information gathering and storage: 
15. Prepare Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Technical Data sheets, formula process and specifications. 
16. Provide support to Chemist and NPI Team for piloting release of batches.
17. Maintain inventory of lab supplies & raw materials.
18. Participate actively in the evaluation of raw materials, including MSDS review and new item codification.
19. Keep records up to date and accurate and maintain files or relevant documentation in central repository.
20. Follow documented procedures and standards.
21. Manage raw material, formula and finished good information to ensure data integrity (e.g. INCI name, information of product flammability or hazardous state).
22. Work closely with chemists and purchasing team on raw ingredient equivalences.
23. Keep workstation clean and organized.
24. Performed other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

1. # of submissions adhering to schedule.
2. # of successful approved shade matches.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in a technical related field or,
• Technical degree in related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as Lab Technician in manufacturing environment or,
• Experience with color cosmetics formulations and color matching techniques.

Skills

1. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 
2. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 
3. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
4. Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. 
5. Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. 
6. Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
7. Instructing — Teaching others how to do something. 
8. Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. 
9. Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. 
10. Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. 
11. Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others. 
12. Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 
13. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 
14. Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions 
15. Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. 
16. Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people. 
17. Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
18. Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 
19. Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). 
20. Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 
21. Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 
22. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Abilities

1. Positive & Communicative.
2. Questioning & Challenging.
3. Accountable & Transparent.
4. Team Oriented.
5. “Can do” problem solving attitude.
6. Process Focused.
7. Results oriented.
8. Quality focused.
9. Lack of blame attitude.
10. Proficient in MS Office suite and in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle e-business suite).

Working Conditions

1. Perform repetitive tasks.
2. Regularly working in a noisy environment.
3. Sitting for long periods of time.
4. Frequently working in normal office environment.
5. The employee is regularly required to work in an office, warehouse, or outdoor environment which may be cold, hot, and/or humid depending on the season.
6. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving equipment.

Physical Demands

1. Light physical activity as necessary.
2. Climbing stairs.
3. May require prolonged sitting at desk.
4. Occasional in state, out of state and out of country travel.

Vertical and Horizontal Footbridges

• VERTICAL – L3 (Select Positions).
• HORIZONTAL – L4 (Select Positions).

Salary : $14 - $16