Lab Assistant

The Laboratory Assistant at Radical Cosmetics is responsible for testing, organizing and sampling incoming raw materials for quality control. They also maintain lab sample records and conduct various duties that support the manufacturing operations. Lab Technicians can be expected to work independently, but closely with other departments to ensure correct daily quality testing of samples and raw ingredients.

Functions:

• Manage “day to day” projects assigned by Jr. Chemist/Sr. Chemist, Lab Manager, based on product briefs and development requests.
• Identify solutions for formulations problems such as instability, texture, playoff, and color matching.
• Keep time schedule for submissions to marketing, customer service, formula evaluation, stability, safety testing, including preparing and labeling samples for analysis, etc.
• Recording and maintaining accurate laboratory records, including experimental data and results.
• Perform routine analytical and physical tests.
• Communicate timing, feasibility and project related aspects with Chemist/Sr. Chemist, Lab Manager.
• Following laboratory safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in pilot or manufacturing operation, when needed.
• Assisting in the ordering and inventory of laboratory materials and supplies.
• Cleaning and maintaining laboratory machines, workstation, desk.
• Interface with suppliers.
• Ensure that customers, expectations are met/exceeded.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by Chemist/Sr. Chemist, Lab Manager, RND Director
• Responsible, beneficial contributions for a successful RND department.

Education

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalence in science related field or Certification or courses in area of expertise

and/or

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant (bench) experience in Color Cosmetics, Skin/Hair Care formulation or combination of experience and relevant education.

Skills

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Creative and Innovative
• Ability to prioritize.
• Able to work in a face pace environment.
• Team oriented.
• Ability to interact with internal and external groups.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Powder Point, Visio)

Abilities

• Positive and communicative
• “Can Do” attitude.
• Accept positive feedback
• Process focused.
• Results driven.
• Accountable and dependable
• Work well with others.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, or walk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Basic math: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16