Lab Assistant, Skincare

Estée Lauder Companies • Melville, NY

3d • $18 - $26

About The Position

The Lab Assistant, Skincare Formulation provides laboratory support to formulation scientists developing new skincare products and improving existing formulas. The role supports laboratory operations, prototype preparation, sample management, routine analytical testing, equipment maintenance, inventory coordination, and documentation to enable product development and innovation. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory while supporting multiple skincare development projects.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–3 years of laboratory experience; cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or related industry experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety and scientific documentation practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory experience in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily laboratory readiness, cleanliness, and organization; stock supplies, components, and consumables; return raw materials and equipment to designated storage; and prepare workspaces for formulation and testing.
• Support sample preparation, labeling, storage, and distribution; pull stability samples according to established schedules; track samples across studies; and return samples to designated environmental chambers after evaluation.
• Support fragrance, microbiology, and other cross-functional sample submissions.
• Perform routine evaluations including pH measurements, viscosity and rheology testing, color measurements, stability assessments, and raw material evaluations; accurately record and report results.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments, perform routine checks on laboratory systems and utilities, coordinate equipment maintenance, submit repair requests, and help ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Monitor raw-material and laboratory-supply inventory, review and dispose of expired materials according to procedures, coordinate ordering and replenishment, and organize raw-material and component inventories.
• Maintain laboratory records and testing documentation; support data entry and sample tracking; and follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), company policies, safety requirements, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Partner with formulation scientists on prototype development and testing; collaborate with Product Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Microbiology, and other cross-functional partners; and assist with project activities to support development timelines.

Benefits

• Eligibility for participation in a competitive bonus program, with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results.
• Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness and family support programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid leave programs.
• Education-related programs.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree