Lab Assistant, Skincare

DECIEM•Melville, NY

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. The assistant helps maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory while supporting multiple skincare development projects.

Requirements

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline.
0–3 years of laboratory experience.
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, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

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